"I shall get along on two dollars and a half for meals. I always have, and I can do it now. You can do it, too, if you want to."
"I should starve to death," said Sam. "I've got a healthy appetite, and my stomach don't feel right if I don't eat enough."
"I don't like to stint myself any more than you, but if I am ever to be worth anything I must begin to save when I am a boy."
"Do you ever smoke?" asked Sam.
"Never, and I wouldn't if it didn't cost anything."
"Why not? It's jolly."
"It isn't good for a boy that is growing, and I don't believe it does men any good. Do you smoke?"
"When I get a chance," said Sam. "It warms a fellow up in cold weather."
"Well, it isn't cold weather now, and you'll find plenty of other ways to spend your money."
"I can't help it. If I don't go to the theater, I must have a cigar."