“Do you hear that, Tony?” said the peddler.
Tony walked to the landlord and said:
“I’ll take his place.”
“Who are you?” asked the landlord, in surprise.
I have just come,” said Tony.
What can you do?”
“Anything you want me to do.”
“Have you any references?”
“I can refer to him,” said Tony, pointing to the tin peddler.
Oh, Mr. Bickford,” said the landlord, with a glance of recognition. “Well, that’s enough. I’ll take you. James, take this boy to the kitchen, and give him some supper. What’s your name, boy?”