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The hobo , however , did not attempt to run . He watched their approach with interest , and even waved a friendly hand toward the two lads . `` Why , evidently he 's something of a jolly dog , '' remarked the surprised Thad , `` and there are no chicken feathers around that I can notice . Hello , bo ' , getting your five o'clock tea ready , I see . '' At these last words , called out louder than ordinary , the man in the ragged and well-worn garments grinned amiably . `` Well , now , young feller , '' he went on to say in a voice that somehow was not unpleasant to Hugh 's ear , `` that 's about the size of it . I have n't had a bite since sun-up this morning , and I 'm near caving in .