16/39 I know that it must appear dreadful to you that never told a lie, and don't hardly know what a lie is, belonging as you do to a class where none is ever told. But common people like me tells lies just as a duck swims. I ask your pardon, Miss, most humble, and I hope the young ladies'll be able to tell one set of skates from t'other; for I'm blest if I can." "Put them down. Miss Wilson wishes to speak to you before you go. Susan, show him the way." "Hope you ain't been and got a poor cove into trouble, Miss ?" "Miss Wilson knows how you have behaved." He smiled at her benevolently and followed Susan upstairs. |