But talking of smoking, I wonder whether it really has any effect on the nerves, as the doctors claim.
Because, it's been my experience that some of the nerviest chaps among the rising generation were boys who indulged in cigarettes.
Why, just last week I had occasion to go to a neighboring town down the coast.
It was confusing to a total stranger, the streets ran at such queer angles.
So I determined to seek a little assistance.
There came along a sallow youth, puffing away at a cigarette and looking mighty important.
I held him up.
"Say, young fellow, can you direct me to the bank?" I asked.
"Guess I kin, for a quarter," he replied, coolly.