'You are not well?'
'Quite well, thank you.'
'You are looking out of condition. Do you sleep?'
'Some part of the night.'
'You want more exercise. You should apply to go back to the carpenter's shop—or shall I speak to the governor?'
'No, thank you. I believe they want me in school.'
'And you prefer school work?'
'I don't know, but it helps the master.'
'Do you think you make any progress with the men? We heard you were very effective with them.'
'I don't see that much can be done any way, certainly not by me.'