The
horse-show will be a back number. Lord, man, you can't afford to miss
it! Why, you 'd never see anything like it in Denver in a thousand
years."
Winston laughed, unable to resist entirely the contagious enthusiasm of
his friend.
"You certainly make a strong bid, Bob; but really if I did remain
overnight I 'd much prefer putting in the hours talking over old times.
With all due respect to your sister, old boy, I confess I have n't very
much heart for the stage. I 've grown away from it; have n't even
looked into a playhouse for years."
"Thought as much; clear over the head in business. Big mistake at your
age. A night such as Lizzie can give you will be a revelation. Say,
Ned, that girl is an actress. I don't say it because she 's my sister,
but she actually is; they 're all raving over her, even the critics.
That's one reason why I want you to stay. I 'm blame proud of my
little sister."
"But I have n't my evening dress within a thousand miles of here."
"What of that? I have no time now to run out to the house and get into
mine.
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