We mustn't leave these," he declared earnestly.

"It would be a shameful waste of money;" and in spite of all her protests, he insisted upon taking the crackers along.
"I wonder," said Blix, as the two skirted the Plaza, going down to Kearney Street; "I wonder if I ought to ask him to supper ?" "Ask who--me ?--how funny to--" "I wonder if we are talked out--if it would spoil the day ?" "Anyhow, I'm going to have supper at the Club; and I've got to write my article some time to-night." Blix fixed him with a swift glance of genuine concern.

"Don't play to-night, Condy," she said, with a sudden gravity.
"Fat lot I can play! What money have I got to play with ?" "You might get some somewheres.

But, anyhow, promise me you won't play." "Well, of course I'll promise.

How can I, if I haven't any money?
And besides, I've got my whaleback stuff to write.