"Say a boy. I am not ashamed of being a boy."
"Remember I am speaking of my partner. I must speak of him with respect."
"Did I tell you I was going to leave the city for a time?"
"No. Why is it? You have not lost your place, I hope."
"No, I am going to travel for the firm. If I am lucky I shall soon earn an excellent income."
"You are sure to do that."
"How can you tell that I will succeed?"
"I was not referring to your regular position. I was thinking of your interest in my invention."
"You are confident, then, of success?"
"I am quite confident of it."