Goodness! Elvira, there is that boy that was at breakfast this morning at the hotel.”
“The boy that was so shabbily dressed, mamma? Where?”
“Just to the left. He isn’t shabby now. See how he is togged out. Who would have thought it?”
“It’s queer, isn’t it?”
“I think we must have been mistaken about him. He looks like a young gentleman now. But why should he have worn such clothes before?”
“I can’t tell, I am sure.”
“That’s a nice-looking young man, Elvira. I wish he would take a fancy to you.”
“La, mamma! How you talk!” said Elvira, bridling and smiling.
Depend upon it, Tony, those ladies will be polite to you if they get a chance,” said Spencer, laughing.
It makes a great deal of difference how a feller is dressed,” said Tony.