"I suppose he can hire out to a farmer." "Just the business for him", said Tom, "unless he should prefer to go to New York and set up as a bootblack.

I believe I'll suggest that to him!" "Probably he won't thank you for the suggestion." "I guess not.

He's as proud as he is poor.

It's amusing to see what airs he puts on." Squire Davenport, however, was not so much interested in that phase of the subject as Tom, and did not reply.
"I think I'll go down street," thought Tom.

"Perhaps I may come across Ben.