I didn't know.

You did say afterwards, though, that your own comp.

was pretty rotten.

I didn't know but what----" "You have a fine opinion of me, haven't you ?" asked Tom bitterly.
"You've known me ever since we were kids at kindergarten and you think that of me! Thanks, Steve!" "Well, what----" "Now you hold on! I'm going to tell you something." Tom was on his feet now, his hands on the edge of the table, his gaze bent sternly on his chum who was seated across the littered surface.

"I didn't even see that blue-book of Upton's.