However, I had to earn a little money, somehow, and I thought I'd try jam.

And it went by itself, I really don't understand it, mere good luck, I suppose.

I hear of fellows who have tried business, and come shocking croppers.

Perhaps they were classical men nothing so hopeless as your classic.

I beg your pardon; before saying that, I ought to have found out whether either of you is a classic." The listeners both shook their heads, and laughed.
"So much the better.