It was necessary, before application could be granted, that he should show some familiarity with the style of government in this country.
Evidently Pat had not been properly coached, and hoped to pull through by natural assurance.
"Have you read the Declaration of Independence?" asked Clerk Donovan.
"No, sir."
"Have you read the Constitution of the United States?"
"I hov not."
"Well, then," cried Clerk Donovan, in an exasperated tone, "have you read the history of the United States?"
"No, sir."
"No? Well, what in thunder have you read?"