He wanted to tell his mother and Mary the good news about his engagement at such unexpected good wages.
Mrs.Burke looked up inquiringly as he entered the house.
"Where have you been, Andy ?" she asked.

"I thought I had lost you." "You don't lose me so easy, mother.

Shure, I've been at work." "At work ?" "Yes--I've got a place." "What, already?
You are lucky, Andy." "You'll think so, mother.

How much do you think I get besides board, mind ?" "A dollar a week ?" "What do you say to three dollars ?" "You're a lucky boy, Andy.

I'm glad for you." "What do you say to five dollars a week, mother ?" asked Andy, in exultation.
"You're jokin' now, Andy," said his sister.