“Ah, perhaps you would, Punch. But then there are schools and schools.”
“Well, I know that,” said the boy irritably; “but don’t tease a fellow, it makes me so wild now I’m all weak like.”
“Well, then, let’s say no more about it.”
“What! Leave off telling of me?”
“Yes, while you are irritable.”
“I ain’t irritable; not a bit. It’s only that I want to know.”
“Very well, then, Punch; I will cut it short.”
“No, you don’t, so come now! You promised to tell me all about it, so play fair.”
“Very well, then, you must listen patiently.”
“That’s what I’m a-doing of, only you will keep talking in riddles like about your executioners and trustees. I want you to tell me just in plain English.”