'But boots would be expensive, my child,' said the poor lady, sighing,'and you know we are not rich.'
'Bah! mamma, Landereau will allow you credit.'
'It is all very fine taking credit, my boy; you know one has to pay some day, and that the longer one puts off paying the more it costs.'
'Oh, mother, please do let me!'
'How much will the boots cost?'
'Four dollars, mother.'
'That is six months' school-money at the rate good Canon Gregorio charges me.'
'You can pay for it in four months' time, mother,' the schoolboy pleaded.
'Still ... tell me what advantage you think this pair of boots and the tight-fitting trousers will bring you?'