You know, Hervey, horses' tracks aren't the kind you're after.

Those boys were observant.

They were on their way to the post office.

I heard them telling Tom Slade about it." "What did _he_ say--Tom Slade ?" Hervey queried.
"Oh, he didn't say anything; he never says much.

But I think he likes you, Hervey, and he'll be disappointed." "You think he will ?" "You know, Hervey, Tom Slade never won his place by jumping from one thing to another.