"Oh, it's you, is it?" he said. "Please don't call me cousin."
"I am just as much ashamed of the relationship as you are," responded Mark with a comical smile.
"That is impertinent. Besides it isn't true. Have you been discharged from the telegraph service?"
"No; what makes you think so?"
"Because you are not wearing the uniform."
"I am working for a party that doesn't want me to wear it while in his service."
"Who is it?"
"I don't feel at liberty to tell."
"Oh, just as you like. Isn't that a new suit?"
"Yes."