“That’s so, Teddy.”
“You must have studied awful hard.”
“That’s because I wanted to make up for all the time I’d lost. I was a reg’lar know-nothing when I began.”
“Like me,” said Teddy.
“You haven’t had the same chance I have,” said Julius, wishing to save the feelings of his friend.
“I’ve had to peg shoes all day. I didn’t get no time to study.”{123}
“Never mind, Teddy. You’ve got a chance now. Do the best you can, and if you get stuck, I’ll help you.”
“What a lot you must know, Julius! You’re in the highest class. Do you think you can get along?” asked Teddy, with newborn respect for his friend on account of his superior knowledge.
“I ain’t afraid,” said Julius, confidently. “You can work your way up, too, if you try.”
“I ain’t as smart as you are, Julius.”