He has refined tastes: well, you wouldn't like to live among crossing-sweepers, Tom.

He 's clever and accomplished, can speak and write in three languages: I wish I had his abilities.

He has good manners: well, Tom, you know you like them as well as anybody.

And now--but read for yourself.' 'Yah!' went old Tom.

'The women have been playing the fool with him since he was a baby.