"I'm not certain whether he came of a good family or a bad one, but I'm inclined to fancy it was the former." "I'd like to know why you think so ?" from Jack.

"He did not show very good breeding." "But there is a certain something about his face that makes me believe he comes from a high-grade family.

I think he has become lowered by associating with bad companions." "Well, I don't care who or what he is," declared Jack; "if he gets fresh around me again, I'll crack him one for luck.

I can't stand him for a cent!" "Better turn him over to me," murmured Bruce, dozily.

"I'll sit on him." "And he'll think he's under an elephant," laughed Merry.