His sister and friends have pulled him out of a lot of scrapes.

He's not a bit wiser or better for that kind of help.

And it's not going to do him any good whatever to have some one step in and take care of him again.

He's been a good friend to me, but he's a dear fool.

I want to handle this so he'll get a jolt that will waken him up--make him take his responsibilities more seriously--make him able to take care of himself." "Huh!" grunted Hunt.