I never stole a penny in my life." "Come, I like that." "It is the truth." "But they won't believe it over to the Reform School," laughed the man.
"They will one of these days, perhaps." "You are a smart youngster; but I don't know as I can make five dollars any easier than by taking you back where you come from." "Yes, you can," replied Bobby, promptly.
"Can I ?" "Yes." "How ?" "By letting me go." "Eh; you talk flush.

I suppose you mean to give me your note, payable when the Kennebec dries up." "Cash on the nail," replied Bobby.

"You look like a man with a heart in your bosom,"-- Bobby stole this passage from "The Wayfarer." "I reckon I have.

The time hasn't come yet when Sam Ray could see a fellow-creature in distress and not help him out.

But to help a thief off----" "We will argue that matter," interposed Bobby.