Once more his glance rested on the boy.

Here, indeed, was a guest of whom one might make much and not err--he felt all the benevolence of his nature flow toward him.

Ten dollars! "Certainly the tavern would have been no place for you! Well, thank God, it wasn't necessary for you to go there.

You are more than welcome here.
I tell you, when you know this place as I know it, you'll regard every living soul here with suspicion.

Keep 'em at arm's length!" he sank his voice to an impressive whisper.