“Did you ever talk to him?”
“Yes.”
“Tell me about him.”
Instantly Reuben’s face lighted and it was evident that the request of his companion was one that touched a responsive chord.
“He’s the greatest man I ever saw,” he declared enthusiastically.
“The biggest?”
“No, I didn’t say biggest, I said greatest.”
“What’s the difference?” roared Rat.
“I cannot explain it to you,” said Reuben truthfully, for his feeling toward the boastful Erastus was rapidly becoming one of disgust. The man was so blatant and boastful that the reaction had taken place which led Reuben to believe that he was not all that he claimed to be.
“Where did he come from?” inquired Rat.