"No, no," said Harry; "remember what the poor orphan suffered through buying his Turkish dress."
"Bother that," returned Jack. "Let's go and have a lark with that chap selling the slippers."
"Be careful."
There were several slipper vendors present.
Jack picked up a pair of slippers and inquired the price.
The dealer gave him an odd look.
Jack looked round to Harry Girdwood for assistance.
"I can't help you," returned Harry. "Ask him again."
"What's the figure, old Turkey rhubarb?" asked Jack, bowing as if paying the merchant a compliment.
The Turk replied with the same gravity.