Stories
Surprisingly, he didn't know that she was going to do this, nor that she was going to read Poe of all things. It's a funny coincidence, considering his costume choices. Trying to keep a straight face, he joins her to end the sentence:
"-and at length found myself, as the shades of evening drew on, within view of the melancholy House of Usher. "
Don't worry, he's not going to steal the show. It's just nice to come across someone else who likes the spooky classics.