"He asked what was your business."
"What did you tell him?"
"I told him I didn't rightly know; but I thought you was a manufacturer."
"Right, Humpy; you're a smart boy," laughed Smith. "You know a thing or two."
The boy showed his teeth, and appeared pleased with the compliment.
"What else did he ask?"
"He asked, would I let him out?"
"Did he, the young rascal? And what did you tell him?"
"Not for Joe!"
"Good for you! There's a quarter;" and Smith offered the boy twenty-five cents.