"That's something new, isn't it?"
"Mr. Archer is trying to curry favor with the principal for Sam."
"Then he doesn't know him very well. Mr. Taylor will decide justly, at any rate."
"Do you want very much to go back to the mill, Ben?"
"Yes."
"Then the best thing you can do is to let Sam beat you. That will make him good-natured and you will probably get a place."
"I shan't resign the prize. I shall do my best to obtain it. If that loses me employment in the mill, I will go in search of employment elsewhere."
"I like your pluck, Ben."
"I am willing to wait and I expect to win in the end."
"Well, good luck to you, Ben. My supper is ready, and I must go home."