I--" "Shut up!" He said it almost savagely.

"There!" he added, quickly, "let's change the subject.

Talk about something worth while.

Humph! I guess they must be opening another crate of those Boston 'homegrowns,' judgin' by the time it takes Nellie to get your sample." "I am in no hurry.

How are affairs at the bank ?" "Oh, so, so.