"Do you know him?" questioned Mr. Ferguson, in surprise.
"Yes, sir. I took supper at his uncle's Wednesday evening."
"Indeed! I did not know you were acquainted with Mr. Benton."
"Bessie Benton came on from Buffalo in my charge."
"Really, Gilbert, you seem to be getting on fast. You seem quite able to push your own way."
"I've always done it, sir."
"You are not bashful."
"New York street-boys ain't troubled that way."
"That's well, if not carried too far. Now, tell me how much you know."
"If it's about learning, I can do that in five minutes."