"It's none of my business how you hook up with that tramp flyer out there--but you understand, of course, that flying machine is tied up in a hard knot by this note.

I couldn't accept any division of interest in it, you know.
You have given it as security, affirming it to be your own property.

So whatever kind of deal you make with him or any one else, the flying machine must be kept clear.

Selling it or borrowing money on it--anything of that kind would be a penal offence.

You probably understand this--but if so, telling you can do no harm; and if you didn't know it, it may prevent you from making a mistake." "I guess you needn't lay awake nights over my going to the pen," Johnny replied loftily.