However, I never shall, because he's afraid of me and knows that I see through him." Mary was right.

A very sincere respect for her martial powers when roused ensured perfect peace between her and the Colonel.

With his son, however, it was otherwise.

Even in this age of the Triumph of the Offspring parents do exist who take advantage of their sons' strict observance of the Fifth Commandment.

It is easy to turn a man into a moral bolster and sit upon him if you know that an exaggerated sense of filial duty will prevent him from stuffing himself with pins.