But I say I am noble.

I don't exactly know what you mean by it, but it's a fine word and a fine idea; I put in a claim to it." "But what have you to show, my dear fellow, what proofs ?" "Anything you please! But you don't suppose I am going to undertake to prove that I am noble.

It is for you to prove the contrary." "That's easily done.

You have manufactured wash-tubs." Newman stared a moment.

"Therefore I am not noble?
I don't see it.