“He means me, Mike,” said Rodney with a smile.
“I say, Patsy Glenn, what do you mean by callin’ me friend Rodney a dude?” demanded Mike angrily.
“Coz he’s got a dandy suit on.”
“What if he has? Wouldn’t you wear one like it if you could!”
“You bet!”
“Then just let him alone! He’s just got back from de inauguration.”
“Where’d you pick him up, Mike?”
“Never mind! He’s one of us. How much money have you got in your pocket Rodney?”
“Thirty two cents.”
“He can’t put on no frills wid dat money.”