My uncle Sylvester gave it to me for not smoking, on my eighteenth birthday.

He smoked, himself; he even drank considerable.

He was his own worst enemy.

But you can see it's a good solid--gold watch and keeps time, and you hold it till I pay you back, will you ?" The girl took the watch, examining it carefully, noting the inscription engraved on the case.

There were puzzling glints in her eyes as she handed it back to him.