"I say that my father has nothing to do with this boat," repeated Tom, pulling his handkerchief out of his pocket, and wiping the tears from his eyes.
"Then who is to pay for her?"
"I, myself, individually, and nobody else!"
"Whew!" whistled Mr. Graves, growing more and more astonished. "Where do you expect to get four hundred dollars, if your father doesn't give it to you?"
"That's my own business! I'll have it in a very short time, and I'll get it honestly, too."
"Then your father doesn't know any thing about this business?"
"O no, he doesn't!"
"And you had the assurance to order me to build you a boat worth four hundred dollars without first consulting him?" continued Mr. Graves.
"Yes, I did!" answered Tom; "and if you will let me have her, I will certainly pay for her in two or three weeks! I sent for the money several days ago, but it hasn't come yet."