You did not know of it, but he had his father's old watch when he was over last time but one; I thought he was of an age to have a watch, and that it was all natural.

But, I reckon he's sold it, and got that gimcrack one instead.

That's perhaps natural too.
Young folks like young fashions.

But, this time, I think he has taken away your mother's watch; at least, I've never seen it since he went.

And this morning she spoke to me about my wages.