Why, man, if I had given him an inch leeway he'd have been up to his ears in debt.

But I was firm.

He saw I'd stand no fooling.

He didn't dare contract debts which he couldn't pay.

So now, Phil, you can appreciate the results of my attitude toward him." "I can, indeed," said Selwyn thoughtfully.
"I think I've made a man of him," persisted Austin.
"He's certainly a manly fellow," nodded Selwyn.
"You admit it ?" "Certainly, Austin." "Well, I'm glad of it.