"I suppose that follows," said Rufus with some disdainful expression.
"There is no more respectable profession."
"It gives a man small chance to distinguish himself," said
Rufus, — "and it takes one out of the world."
"Distinction may be attained almost anywhere," said Winthrop.
"'Who sweeps a room as for thy laws,
"'Makes that and th' action fine.'"
"I should like to see you do it!" was Rufus's scornful rejoinder.
"What?"
"Sweep rooms by way of distinction."
"I don't know about the distinction," said Winthrop; "but the thing you may see me do any morning, if you come at the right hour."
"Sweep these rooms?"