The lazy pup don't usually crack an eye till one in the afternoon." "What happened this morning." "Something rare--something it would have done your heart good to see!" "Out with it, Northup." "I was routed out of bed at eight by a jangling of the telephone.

The operator downstairs said a gentleman was calling on Mr.Smith.I said, of course, that Mr.Smith couldn't be called on at that hour.

Then the operator said the gentleman would come up to the door and explain.

I told him to come ahead.
"At the door of the apartment I met as fine looking a youngster as I ever laid eyes on, brown as a berry, with a quick, straight look about the eyes that would have done you good to see.

No booze or dope in that face, chief.