You needn't be scared, though; I'll come back." "I don't think so," said Bland, teetering a little as he stood.
"I will, unless I bust something.

And it's my machine, so I'm sure going to be right careful that nothing busts." What Johnny wanted to do was get out and lick Bland Halliday till he howled, but since the gratification of that desire was neither politic nor convenient, he promised himself a settlement later on, when Mary V was not present.

Just now he must humor Bland along.
"I don't think you'll come back," Bland repeated, "because I don't think you'll start.

There's a little detail to be looked after first--a little swingin' on the propeller to be done.

I don't see anybody doin' it.