It was, he reflected agitatedly, absolutely marvellous the way these fellows learned things! In a moment the fellow would tell him his name! The fellow didn't, though.

He only said: "Tannersville is a fine town.

Ever been there ?" Tom shook his head energetically.

"Never!" he fibbed.
"Oh!" The confidence-man--for Tom had fully decided that such he was--seemed disappointed.

But he wasn't discouraged.