Robert and the Tramp.
"Any fool would know that. That isn't an answer."
"Why do you wish to know?" retorted Robert.
"That's my business!" said the tramp, his repulsive features assuming an ugly expression. "You'd better answer my question."
Robert thought on the whole it would be prudent to avoid trouble by keeping on as good terms as possible with the man.
"I can't tell you," he said, "for I don't know myself. I expect to keep on till I get to New York."
"That's where I'm goin'! Suppose we keep company," said the man with a grin.
"We can keep company for the present, if you wish," answered Robert, trying to repress his disgust.