Young men of your age and temperament sometimes let their fancies lead them into desperate predicaments.

I've no doubt you can take care of yourself, but--" he paused, as if very much in doubt.
"I'm much obliged.

And I'll keep my eyes well opened.

I suppose there's no harm in my going to the shop to look at a lot of rings and knick-knacks he has for sale ?" "Not in the least.

Confine yourself to knick-knacks, that's all." "Isn't Spantz above suspicion ?" "No one is in my little world.