Yes, apparently was the reply.
Well, Mistah Jones, I saw your ad in de paper the other day and yo’ wanted a cullud boy. Did yo’ get one?
Yes, seemed to be the answer again.
Well, Mistah Jones, is he givin’ perfect satisfaction?
The reply appeared still to be affirmative.
Well, Mistah Jones, providen dis cullud boy don’t give perfect satisfaction, you call me at 54.
The boy turned and started out, and the druggist, who had overheard, remarked—You didn’t do any good, did you?
Yes, sah, came the reply. I’s dat cullud boy what’s workin’ down there. I’se jest checkin’ up to see how I stand.