"No, sir, I am here only on a visit," said Ben, rather flattered by the supposition.
"I don't look so green, after all," he thought.
"So am I," said the other, "I live in Philadelphia."
"I am from the country," said Ben.
"Indeed! You have lived in the city some time, have you not?"
"No, sir."
"I am surprised to hear it. You have the appearance of a city boy."
Ben was not inaccessible to flattery. It was not surprising that he regarded the young man from Philadelphia with favor.
"Have you dined?" inquired the stranger.
"Not yet," said Ben. "I don't know where to find a restaurant."