“But do you know where to go in the town?”
“No, sir.”
“And why don’t you ask, you stupid fellow?”
“Sure, I’d find out, sir.”
“Didn’t I often tell you to ask what you’re to do when you don’t know?”
“Yes, sir.”
“And why don’t you?”
“I don’t like to be throublesome, sir.”
“Confound you!” said the Squire, though he could not help laughing at Andy’s excuse for remaining in ignorance.
“Well,” continued he, “go to the post-office. You know the post-office, I suppose?”