It's another--er--smart, lively young feller.

He ain't quite so old as I am; there's a little matter of twenty odd years between us, I believe, but otherwise than that he's all right.

And he knows the bankin' trade, so I'm told." "Gracious king! Who is he?
Where is he ?" "That I can't tell you just yet.

But maybe I can by and by." "Tell me now." "No-o.

No, I just heard about him and it was told to me in secret.
All I can say is don't get anybody to fill Lute Small's place till you and I have another talk." Captain Sam stared keenly into his friend's face.