“I was never better.”
“You have grown taller. I have tried to, but I don’t think nature intended me for a six-footer.”
“How is my mother?”
“She is so as to be about, but I don’t think she is looking as well as when you went away.”
“How have you been getting on, Albert?”
“I haven’t made a fortune, but last week I made ten dollars by riding at the county fair.”
“Good! I don’t think I shall ever make any money that way.”
“You will make more money in other ways.”
“Yes, Albert, I have been very fortunate.”