“When I am a man,” said James, pompously, “I do say I may be able to throw something in your way.”
“Thank you,” said Herbert, tempted to smile in spite of his serious thoughts.
“I shall be richer than my father,” added James, “his property is increasing every year.”
“You have an excellent prospect before you,” said Herbert, half enviously.
“That's so. Wouldn't you like to change places with me?”
“I am not sure about that.”
“You are not sure about that?” repeated James, incredulously.
“No.”
“Why, I am a rich man's son.”
“I know that; but I have an excellent mother.”