I don't want to get anyone into trouble.

I--I'd rather not, I guess.

You see, Sawyer----" "If you will, I--I'll buy your old shoe-blacking stand or your rug or--or anything you like!" said Steve earnestly.

"Will you ?" "Why, maybe I might if you put it that way.

The rug's two dollars." "All right," answered Steve impatiently.