“Circumwented, p’raps,” suggested Mr. Weller.

“No, it ain’t that,” said Sam, “ ‘circumscribed’; that’s it.”

“That ain’t as good a word as ‘circumwented,’ Sammy,” said Mr. Weller gravely.

“Think not?” said Sam.

“Nothin’ like it,” replied his father.

“But don’t you think it means more?” inquired Sam.

“Vell p’raps it’s a more tenderer word,” said Mr. Weller, after a few moments’ reflection. “Go on, Sammy.”