If it were a concert I might be tempted to go in spite of my headache, but a magical entertainment would not amuse me as much as it will you." "Just as you think best, mother; but I should like to have you go.
You won't feel lonely, will you ?" "I am used to being alone till nine o'clock, when you are at the store." This conversation took place at the supper table.

Ben went directly from the store to the Town Hall, where he enjoyed himself as much as he anticipated.

If he could have foreseen how his mother was to pass that evening, it would have destroyed all is enjoyment..