Won't you please see dad and be nice to him?
His calling you a d.

fool does not mean anything.

That is dad's way when he is peeved, and the jailer says you told him dad could go to h.

That is why he said it and not on general principles, because he does really like you, Johnny.

Of course we could see you anyway, because you couldn't help yourself, but dad won't do it unless you are willing to be good.