"Well, Henry," he said, "what d'yeh think th' chances are?
D'yeh think we'll wallop 'em ?" The youth considered for a moment.

"Day-b'fore-yesterday," he finally replied, with boldness, "you would 'a' bet you'd lick the hull kit-an'-boodle all by yourself." His friend looked a trifle amazed.

"Would I ?" he asked.

He pondered.
"Well, perhaps I would," he decided at last.

He stared humbly at the fire.
The youth was quite disconcerted at this surprising reception of his remarks.