"I don't want to interfere with their business. They've got just as good a chance to sell as I have."
"Of course they have. Is this your first day?"
"Yes."
"How many papers have you sold?"
"Six 'Posts' and six 'Expresses.'"
"That's pretty good for a beginning. Are you going to get some more?"
"Yes, I was just going into the office when that boy," pointing to Tim, "tried to drive me off."
"He won't do it again. Come in with me. I'm going to buy some papers too."
"What's your name?" asked Ben. "I like you; you're not mean, like those fellows."
"My name is Rufus, but the boys call me Rough and Ready."