August Belmont, the banker, being near said: "Never mind, gentlemen, I'll give Cody a dinner at my house." "Thank you, sir," said I; "I see you are determined that I shall not run short of rations while I am in the city.

I'll be there, sure." Both Mr.Jerome and Mr.Hecksher told me that I must not disappoint Mr.
Belmont, for his dinners were splendid affairs.

I made a note of the date, and at the appointed time I was promptly at Mr.Belmont's mansion, where I spent a very enjoyable evening.
Mr.Bennett, who was among the guests, having forgiven my carelessness, invited me to accompany him to the Liederkranz masked ball, which was to take place in a few evenings, and would be a grand spectacle.

Together we attended the ball, and during the evening I was well entertained.

The dancers kept on their masks until midnight, and the merry and motley throng presented a brilliant scene, moving gracefully beneath the bright gas-light to the inspiriting music.