I want to listen to Gluck, and have no mind for talking." "But this is my only opportunity," he said, as quietly, and without waiting for permission, he drew a chair close behind her--so close that he could whisper in her ear, without disturbing the audience, and without being seen, in the dark background of the box.

"This is my only opportunity," he repeated, as she vouchsafed him no reply, "Lady Blakeney is always so surrounded, so FETED by her court, that a mere old friend has but very little chance." "Faith, man!" she said impatiently, "you must seek for another opportunity then.

I am going to Lord Grenville's ball to-night after the opera.

So are you, probably.

I'll give you five minutes then.