"You've been and done and gone and give me a whole dollar by mistake!"
"And why should you think it a mistake, you impertinent monkey?"
"Your honor didn't mean it?"
"Why not, you young rascal? Of course I did. Take it and be off with you!" said Old Hurricane, beginning to ascend the steps.
"I'm a great mind to," said the newsboy, still gazing on the coin with satisfaction and desire—"I'm a great mind to; but I won't! 'tain't fair! Governor, I say!"
"What now, you troublesome fellow?"
"Do stop a minute! Don't tempt me too hard, 'cause, you see, I ain't sure I could keep honest if I was tempted too hard."
"What do you mean now, you ridiculous little ape?"
"I mean I know you're from the country, and don't know no better, and I mus'n't impose upon your ignorance."
"My ignorance, you impudent villain!" exclaimed the old man, with rising wrath.