The latter, entirely unabashed, waved an airy gesture, and continued.
"I repeat," he said, "'What's the matter with John Brown ?' And echo answers, 'He's all right!' I am a candidate for the position of assistant keeper at Eastboro Twin-Lights." "YOU ?" "Me." "But--but--aw, go on! You're foolin'." "Not a fool.

I mean it.

I am here.

I'm green, but in the sunshine of your experience I agree to ripen rapidly.

I can wash dishes--you've seen me.