App. Well, he has never said he does.
Off. Can he write?
App. Well, no, he doesn't write.
Off. But I suppose he can read? Come, he at least can read?
App. Well, no, Sir, I am afraid he's not much of a scholar. I don't think he can read.
Off. Then he is absolutely ignorant—miserably ignorant.
App. Very likely, Sir,—you know best.
Off. Well, now, my good woman, I will tell you what we will do with him. We will teach him to read, write, and cipher, and give him an excellent education.
App. And you will take care of him, Sir?
Off. Of course we will take care of him; and as for his education, we will—