"And if it is true?"
"To say it to one's self, I suppose, is the better way; for others certainly will of you."
"A sensible conclusion. Who taught you it?"
"You, perhaps."
"Did I? Then my life has been of some little use."
"I saw you very usefully employed not long ago."
"Doing that?" and he pointed to the open place.
"Yes, the strangest occupation I ever saw a man engaged in."
"The man did it awkwardly."
"And you?"