"I'm not going, I'm coming," said Billy.
"Who—o—o—who—o—o—who—o—o are you?"
"Billy Bounce."
"That's not the right answer," cried General Merchandise, jumping to his feet, "you must say, a friend."
"A friend then," answered Billy.
"Not a friend then or now—just say a friend," said the General.
"A friend."
"That's right—advance and give the what-you-may-call-it."
"The what?" asked Billy.
"The counter sign I mean."