This is Huck Finn, a child of mine of shady reputation. Be good to him for his parent's sake.

“Obscurity and a competence—that is the life that is best worth living.”

“Oh, go to bed!" Dan said that, and went away. "Oh, yes, it's all very well to …”

“Repartee is something we think of twenty-four hours too late.”

“It is easier to stay out than to get out.”