“A well-grown boy of your age, indeed. You love play, I dare say?”
“Yes, sir.”
“What, are you a good hand at marbles?”
“Pretty good, sir.”
“And can spin a top, and drive a hoop, I suppose?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Then you have the full use of your hands and fingers?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Can you write, Samuel?”
“I learned a little, sir, but I left it off again.”