"Who is your best friend among the railroad men?"
"Mr. Duffy, our chief despatcher. I owe my promotion to 'im," said Solomon, solemnly.
"But who gives you the most money, I mean. Take a large piece this time."
"Oh, there ain't anybody gives me any money, much, exceptin' Mr. Glover. I run errands for him."
"What is the most money he ever gave you for an errand, Gloomy?"
"Dollar, twice."
"So much as that?"
"Yes'm."
"What was that for?"
"The first time it was for taking his washing down to the Spider to him on Number Two one Sunday morning."