"What if the wild-oats operation is carried on in so violent a manner as to leave no strength in the soil for the product of a more valuable crop ?" It was of no use saying this, however, so he allowed Scatcherd to continue.
"If I'd had a free fling when I was a youngster, I shouldn't have been so fond of the brandy bottle now.

But any way, my son shall be my heir.

I've had the gumption to make the money, but I haven't the gumption to spend it.

My son, however, shall be able to ruffle it with the best of them.

I'll go bail he shall hold his head higher than ever young Gresham will be able to hold his.