"I'm afraid you let her spend the money you get for blacking boots on drink.

That's what gets her into trouble." "That ain't no concern of yourn," said Billy.

Then, suddenly correcting himself, he added, "Leastways it ain't no concern of these here two blokes.

Mister, I say, governor, is it too late for to learn me to- night ?" "Yes, it's too late to-night; but we'll have the school to-morrow instead.

Where will you live while your mother's away ?" "Oh, ain't you funny!" said the boy, with a grin.