Has anybody else been invited to read ?" "I think not," said Fletcher, proudly.

"They rely upon me." "Couldn't you get a chance for me?
It would be quite an honor, and I should like it for the sake of the family." "I shouldn't feel at liberty to interfere with their arrangements," said Fletcher, who didn't wish to share the glory with any one.
"Besides, you don't read well enough." "Well, I suppose I must give it up," said Oscar, in a tone of resignation.

"By the way, what have you decided to read ?" "I haven't quite made up my mind," said Fletcher, in a tone of importance.

"I have only just received the invitation, you know." "Haven't you answered it yet ?" "No; but I shall as soon as I go home.

Good-night, Oscar." "Good-night, Fitz." "How mad Fitz will be when he finds he has been sold!" said Oscar to himself.