“I’m altogether aware of that,” says I, looking serious. “I’m aware of the totally and officially.”
“I’m glad you feel responsible,” says he.
“I’m bold to say, that I do feel the responsibility,” says I; “and I feel more and more responsible, the more I think of it.”
“Squashborough,” says the Squire, “has always been a credit to the commonwealth.”
“Who doubts it?” says I.
“And a credit to the Gineral Court,” says he.
“Ahem!” says I.
“I hope you’ll let ’em know what’s what,” says he.
“I guess I know a thing or two,” says I.
“But,” says the Squire, “a representative can’t do his duty to his constituents, without knowing the Constitution. It’s my opinion that you ought not to vote for the dog-tax.”