"But blood can't be wiped out.

We're cousins, even if we don't like it." "Are you quite sure you are right about this relationship ?" asked Henry Fairbanks, gravely.

"Fitz, here, says he belongs to one of the first families of Boston." "Well, I belong to one of the first families of Hampton," said Abner, with a grin.

"Nobody don't look down on me, I guess." "You hear that, Fitz," said Oscar.

"Be sensible, and shake hands with your cousin." "Yes, shake hands with your cousin!" echoed the boys.
"You all seem to want to insult me," said Fitz, sullenly.
"Not I," said Oscar, "and I'll prove it--will you shake hands with me, sir ?" "That I will," said Abner, heartily.