“Don’t you, Mr. Woggs?” asked Mr. Lee, laughing.
“No, sir, I do not. What do any of these boys know about such things!” said Tommy, with a sneer. “I have been to New York, and have seen a great many parades.”
“Have you, indeed?”
“Yes, sir, I have.”
“And you think you would make a better leader than any of the others?”
“I think so, sir.”
All the children laughed heartily at Master Woggs, who was so very modest!
“None of these boys and girls have ever been to New York,” added Tommy, his vanity increasing every moment.
“That is very true; and perhaps the children will select you as their leader.”
“They can do as they like. If they want me, I should be very willing to be their leader,” replied Tommy.