There was a sudden pause when the door opened, and then a great shout of greeting, as Tom was recognized marching down the passage.
"Hullo, Brown! where do you come from ?" "Oh, I've been to tea with the Doctor," says Tom, with great dignity.
"My eye!" cried East, "Oh! so that's why Mary called you back, and you didn't come to supper.

You lost something.

That beef and pickles was no end good." "I say, young fellow," cried Hall, detecting Arthur and catching him by the collar, "what's your name?
Where do you come from?
How old are you ?" Tom saw Arthur shrink back and look scared as all the group turned to him, but thought it best to let him answer, just standing by his side to support in case of need.
"Arthur, sir.

I come from Devonshire." "Don't call me 'sir,' you young muff.

How old are you ?" "Thirteen." "Can you sing ?" The poor boy was trembling and hesitating.