What were _you_ doing not to be here at eight o'clock, I'd like to know ?' "The men let go my arms, and looked at me in bewilderment.
"`Why,' said one, `are you--' "`There,' said I, `we don't mention names in our trade.

You'll learn that when you grow older, and you'll learn to be punctual too,' I added, testily.
"The men looked half abashed.
"`We were here at eight,' they said.
"`No, you were not.

I was here at eight to the minute, and I had time to fall asleep, as you see, before you came.

But never mind that.

You know what business is on foot, I suppose ?' "`Yes, I had it all from--' "`Hush! no names, you dolt; what did I tell you before ?' "The men were perfectly sheepish now, and I began to breathe again.