You don't know how far rough looks and an untidy person go against one.

I do wish you would try and keep yourself decent." "Well, there then--I will," answered Kinch.

"But, Charlie, I'm afraid, with your travelling and one thing or other, you will forget your old playmate by-and-by, and get above him." Charlie's eyes moistened; and, with a boy's impulsiveness, he threw his arm over Kinch's shoulder, and exclaimed with emphasis, "Never, old fellow, never--not as long as my name is Charlie Ellis! You mustn't be hurt at what I said, Kinch--I think more of these things than I used to--I see the importance of them.

I find that any one who wants to get on must be particular in little things as well great, and I must try and be a man now--for you know things don't glide on as smoothly with us as they used.

I often think of our fun in the old house--ah, perhaps we'll have good times in another of our own yet!"-- and with this Charlie and his friend separated for the night..