And I ate it slow.
"'Say,' he says, finally, 'you think you're mighty smart, don't you.
Well, I'm It, I guess, for this time.

I suppose you'll have no objection to SELLIN' me a breakfast ?' "'No--o,' says I, 'not a mite of objection.

I'll sell you a couple of slices of pork for five dollars a slice and--' "'FIVE DOLLARS a--!' His mouth dropped open like a main hatch.
"'Sartin,' I says.

'And two slabs of johnnycake at five dollars a slab.
And a cup of coffee at five dollars a cup.

And--' "'You're crazy!' he sputters, jumpin' up.
"'Not much, I ain't.