“Ride into the town and see if there’s a letter for me.”
“Yes, sir,” said Andy.
“Do you know where to go?” inquired his master.
“To the town, sir,” was the reply.
“But do you know where to go in the town?”
“No, sir.”
“And why don’t you ask, you stupid thief?”
“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.”