"Any trade or profession?"
"Was a commercial in the Old Country."
"Married or single?"
"Single."
"Hope to remain so?"
"That depends on circumstances."
"You'll excuse my being so inquisitive, but I wished to make sure you were qualified for the post I just now suggested to you; and from all you tell me, I have no reason to doubt but our people would only be too pleased to accept you if you choose to apply."
"Thanks; I'll think about it."
"A question sure to be asked, and therefore one I may as well put: Any special reason for changing a commercial life for an agricultural one?"
"N—o; except that I was not getting on as well as I should have liked, and so determined to make an entire change."