Well! they give him the run of the shop, and in a very short time he soberly deals out the goods, a devilish deal too wise to abstract a morsel even for the pleasure of stealing.

I know you have contrary theories.

You hold that the young grocer should have a soul above sugar.
It won't do! Take my word for it, Feverel, it's a dangerous experiment, that of bringing up flesh and blood in harness.

No colt will bear it, or he's a tame beast.

And look you: take it on medical grounds.