Pike was the name of my father and mother.

As to Thomas--not knowing where I was christened, I can't go and look at the register; but they never called me anything but Tom.

Did you wish to know particularly ?" There was a tone of mockery in the man's answer, not altogether acceptable to his hearer; and he let him go without further hindrance.
But the man turned back in an instant of his own accord.
"I dare say you are wanting to know why I did you this little turn, Mr.
Elster.

I have been caught in corners myself before now; and if I can help anybody to get out of them without trouble to myself, I'm willing to do it.

And to circumvent these law-sharks comes home to my spirit as wholesome refreshment." Mr.Pike finally departed.