Because I was an American they thought I carried a revolver and a dirk-knife, and was dangerous.
That is their idea of American boys.

When they found I was tame, and carried no deadly weapons, they ventured to speak with me, and after that we got along pretty well." "How soon do you expect to go to college ?" "A year from next summer.

I suppose I shall be ready by that time.
You are going to stay in town, I suppose ?" "Yes, if I keep my place." "Oh, you'll do that.

Then we can see something of each other.

You must come up to my room, and see me.