What does a boy of ten know of such things ?" "To be sure.

You're right there." "The fact is, Aunt Deborah, some men are born to be farmers, and some are born to be traders.

Now, I've got a talent for trading.

That's the reason I've got such a good offer from San Francisco." "How did you get it?
Did you know the man ?" "He used to be in business in New York.

He was the first man I worked for, and he knew what I was.