however,
made some
slight
effort to
conceal
their
humour. “I
don’t
know,” he
answered,
looking
her
brazenly
over.
“Have you
ever had
any
experience
upon the
stage?” “A
little,”
answered
Carrie. “I
have taken
part in
amateur
performances.”
She
thought
she had to
make some
sort of
showing in
order to
retain his
interest.
“Never
studied
for the
stage?” he
said,
putting on
an air
intended
as much to
impress
his
friends
with his
discretion
