"Your clothes cost a mint of money." "Of course, you want me to look well, father.

I am your son, and he is only your hired boy." "I don't want folks to talk," said the major, who was sensitive to public opinion.

"Don't you think his clothes are good enough ?" "Of course they are; but I'll tell you what, father," said Oscar, with a sudden idea, "you know that suit of mine that I got stained with acid ?" "Yes, Oscar," said the major gravely.

"I ought to remember it.

It cost me thirty-four dollars, and you spoiled it by your carelessness." "Suppose you give that to Joe ?" suggested Oscar.
"He's a good deal larger than you.