He glanced at the clerk through the slight haze of blue smoke, his increasing curiosity finding reluctant utterance.
"What troupe is it ?" he questioned with seeming carelessness.
"'Heart of the World,'" answered Tom with some considerable increase of enthusiasm.

"A dandy play, and a blamed good company, they tell me.
Got some fine press notices anyhow, an' a carload o' scenery.

Played in Denver a whole month; and it costs a dollar and a half to buy a decent seat even in this measly town, so you can bet it ain't no slouch of a show.

House two-thirds sold out in advance, but I know where I can get you some good seats for just a little extra.

Lane is the star.
You 've heard of Lane, have n't you?
Funniest fellow you ever saw; makes you laugh just to look at him.