The governor himself was a tall, handsome gentleman, not old a bit, as Corny put it afterward, and dressed all in white linen, which gave him an air of coolness and cleanness that was quite agreeable to us after our walk in the sun.

He was sitting at one end of the long table, and he politely motioned us to seats at one side of him.

I expect the secretary arranged the chairs before we came in.

We made our manners and sat down.
"Well," said he, "what can I do for you ?" If Corny hadn't been along, I don't believe he would have seen us at all.

There can be nothing attractive to a governor about two boys.