Noah looked at the man puzzled. "A tradesman wouldn't take on the likes of me. I got a face as says I'm stupid." As his father liked to remind him. He thought and added: "But I'd make sure me brother is clean and has a boots, so he doesn't have to miss school." Seriously, the kid smelled; even Noah couldn't get used to it. "Will ye give me money, so I can buy 'im boots, ser?"