"Have you got any tobacco about you?" inquired the tramp.

"No, I never use it."

"Then have you a cigar? That will do just as well."

"No; I don't smoke at all."

"Oh, you are an innocent baby!" said the man, with a sneer of disappointment.

Robert did not think it necessary to reply, but was moving on, being anxious to get away from so undesirable a companion as soon as possible.

"Stop a minute, boy—don't be in such a hurry," said the man.

"If you have anything to say to me I will listen," said Robert, coldly.

"You will, will you? You're mighty accommodatin'! Where are you goin'?"

"Straight ahead!"