"Why not?"
"Because, sir, when a gentleman comes to pay his respects to a lady, it is necessary that he should be clad in a manner, consistent with the errand upon which he comes."
"Anan, ma'am'?"
"Goodness gracious!" cried Miss Sallianna, forgetting her attitudes, and vigorously rubbing her nose; "did any body ever?"
"Ever what, ma'am?"
"Ever see a person so hard to understand as you are, sir."
"I don't understand long words," said Verty; "and you know I am an
Indian."
"I knew you were, sir."
Verty shook his head, and smiling dreamily:
"I always will be that," he said.