That's going strong for a lad like you." "You took 'em, didn't you, when you had less 'n I got ?" "Ahem! It is embarrassing to be held up as an example.

I've done a good many things, Buddy, that I wouldn't like to see you do." "If they wouldn't hurt me any more 'n they've hurt you I'd like to try'em." "Another proof that you are still in short pants.

I'm a bad person to copy.

By the way, why did you quit school ?" Buddy considered his reply, then: "I reckon it was because of them short pants you speak about.

I can't stand bein' laughed at, Mr.Gray.
It comes hard to stand up in a class along with a bunch of children and make mistakes and have a little boy in a lace collar and spring heels snap his fingers and sing out in a sweet soprano, 'Oh, tee-_cher!_' Then have him show you up.