"He said twenty-five cents; and I told him I could buy one up in Riverdale, where I came from, for six cents.

Can you deny that ?" "It's a lie!" protested Timmins.
"Riverdale," said Mr.Bayard.

"Are you from Riverdale, boy ?" "Yes, sir, I am; and if you will look on your memorandum book you will find my name there." "Bless me! I am sure I have seen that face before," exclaimed Mr.Bayard, as he grasped the hand of Bobby, much to the astonishment and consternation of Mr.Timmins.

"You are----" "Robert Bright, sir." "My brave little fellow! I am heartily glad to see you;" and the bookseller shook the hand he held with hearty good will.

"I was thinking of you only a little while ago." "This fellow calls me a liar," said Bobby, pointing to the astonished Mr.Timmins, who did not know what to make of the cordial reception which "Country" was receiving from his employer.
"Well, Robert, we know that _he_ is a liar; this is not the first time he has been caught in a lie.