However much the Magic works I shall not be a prize-fighter.

I shall be a Scientific Discoverer." "Ax pardon--ax pardon, sir" answered Ben, touching his forehead in salute.

"I ought to have seed it wasn't a jokin' matter," but his eyes twinkled and secretly he was immensely pleased.

He really did not mind being snubbed since the snubbing meant that the lad was gaining strength and spirit..