But Rectus isn't your son.

What shall I call him?
Samuel, or Sam?
I don't like either of them, and I wont say Mr.Colbert.I think 'Rectus' is a great deal nicer." "So do I," I said; "but that's his affair.

To be sure, he isn't my son, but he's under my care, and if he wasn't, it would make no difference.
I'd thrash any boy alive who played such a trick on me." "Unless he was bigger than you are," said Corny.
"Well, then I'd get you to help me.

You'd do it; wouldn't you, Corny ?" She laughed.
"I guess I couldn't help much, and I suppose you're both right to be angry at each other; but I'm awful sorry if things are going on this way.

It didn't seem like the same place yesterday.