“The weather is fine enough for Britain,” said the figure, “but there are other countries besides Britain.”
“Why,” said I, “there’s the States, ’tis true.”
“Ever been in the States, Mr.?” said the figure quickly.
“Have I ever been in the States,” said I, “have I ever been in the States?”
“Perhaps you are of the States, Mr.; I thought so from the first.”
“The States are fine countries,” said I.
“I guess they are, Mr.”
“It would be no easy matter to whip the States.”
“So I should guess, Mr.”
“That is single-handed,” said I.