You see, I have only one evening gown and I couldn't wear that.

There wouldn't be time to change afterwards.

Besides, one's clothes do get so knocked about in the dressing-rooms." "There are heaps of places we can go to," he assured her pleasantly.
"Of course you can't, dress for the evening when you have to go on to work, but you must remember that there are a good many other smart young ladies in the same position.

I had to change because I have taken a stall to see your performance.

Tell me, how are you feeling now ?" "Rather lonely," she admitted, making a pathetic little grimace.
"That is to say I have been feeling lonely," she added softly.