I read the constitution to them, and it would have made you laugh to see them open their eyes.

Bert was so astonished that he couldn't say a word, and Don never took his gaze off my face while I was reading.
When I got through he asked me to read that clause with the Latin and Greek in it over again, so that he could copy the names in his note-book.

He'll learn them by heart, and use them some time in conversation and so get the reputation of being a very smart and a very learned boy.

If he does it in your presence, I want you to let folks know that he is showing off on the strength of _my_ brains.

I don't suppose the ignoramus ever knew before----" "Well, who cares whether he did or not ?" exclaimed Bob, impatiently.
"That's a matter that doesn't interest me.