I've helped make my share.
Pegging isn't a very interesting operation." "No," said John, with remarkable affability.

"I shouldn't think there'd be much fun in it." "Fun! I guess not.

For my part, I'd be willing to go barefoot, if other people would, for the sake of getting rid of pegging." "I suppose you have some time to yourself, though, don't you ?" "Precious little.

I ought to be in the shop now.

Father sent me down to the store for some awls, and he'll be fretting because I don't get back.
I broke my awl on purpose," said Dick, laughing, "so as to get a chance to run out a little while." "I suppose your father gives you some of the money that you earn, doesn't he ?' inquired John.
"A few cents now and then; that's all.