SPINNING THE WEB There was a short interval before the play commenced.

This Andy improved by examining the large stock of curiosities which have been gathered from all parts of the world for the gratification of visitors.

Fairfax kept at his side, and spoke freely of all they saw.
There was something about him which seemed to Andy strangely familiar.
Was it in his features, or in his voice?
He could not tell.

The red whig and whiskers misled him.

Andy finally set it down as a mere chance resemblance to someone whom he had met formerly, and dismissed it from his mind.
At length the increasing crowds pouring into the lecture-room reminded them that the play was about to begin.
"Shall we go in and take our seats ?" said Fairfax.
Andy assented, and they were speedily in their seats.
I do not propose to speak of the play.