Besides, Helm knew just how far to go, just when to stop.
"If I had got furious at you every time there was overwhelming provocation for it," Hamilton said, "you'd have been long since hanged or shot.

I fancy that I have shown angelic forbearance.

I've given you somewhat more than a prisoner's freedom." "So you have, so you have," assented Helm.

"I've often been surprised at your generous partiality in my case.

Let's have some hot water with something else in it, what do you say?
I won't give you any more advice for five minutes by your watch." "But I want some advice at once." "What about ?" "That girl." "Turn her loose.