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Strong and big and fine as he was in both physique and temperament , his _ amour propre _ was an easy thing to wound . Such hurts , however , were quickly healed by his blessed sense of humor , and now as he wheeled and watched them , Bob saw that his spirits were returning . `` In the eyes of babes , '' the old gentleman began , with a humorous twitching about his mouth , `` we see the mirror of our age -- and , Mr. Dawson , do n't ask me what that means for I do n't know ! But come , gentlemen , it is quite noon , and a cool house is calling us . '' `` When the mint is in the toddy , and the chair is in the shade , '' Bob hummed , bringing another twinkle of amusement to the old gentleman 's lips . `` I reckon I 'll turn off hyar , '' Dale said , '' 'n' go on ter school . '' `` What for ? ''