Oh no, of course you never think of me, Erema." "It is very unkind of you to say that," I answered, looking clearly at him, as a child looks at a man.

"And it is not true, I assure you, Firm.
Whenever I have thought of dear Uncle Sam, I very often go on to think of you, because he is so fond of you." "But not for my own sake, Erema; you never think of me for my own sake." "But yes, I do, I assure you, Mr.Firm; I do greatly.

There is scarcely a day that I do not remember how hungry you are, and I think of you." "Tush!" replied Firm, with a lofty gaze.

"Even for a moment that does not in any way express my meaning.

My mind is very much above all eating when it dwells upon you, Erema.