"On second thoughts, I won't let you have it." "Why not ?" "Because you can't govern your tongue, and can't keep anything to yourself.

You will tell everybody in the house that I have given you my wonderful medicine.

They will all be wanting some--and I shall have none left for myself." "Isn't that rather selfish ?" said Jack.

"I suppose it's natural, though.
Never mind, I'll do anything to please you; I'll keep it in my pocket and not say a word to anybody.

Now ?" Once more, he held out his hand.