"It's enough to make one sick to sit at the table with you,"
answered the clerk.

"Why?"

"You are absolutely filthy. Don't you know any better than to come
in where there are gentlemen?"

"I don't see any except him," said Tom, indicating Ben with his
glance.

"This is really too much. Here, waiter!"

A waiter answered the summons.

"What is it, sir?"

"Just remove my plate to another table, will you?"

"Is anything the matter, sir?"

"I am not accustomed to associate with bootblacks," said the clerk
loftily.

"All right, sir."

"I am really surprised that you admit any of that low class."

"As long as they pay their bills we are willing to receive them."