He had too much money--and that is ruinous for a boy.

I hate to disillusion you, but for several years people have been gossipping about Duane Mallett's exploits abroad; and they are not savoury." "What were they?
I am old enough to know." "I don't propose to tell you.

He was notoriously wild.

There were scandals.

Hush! here comes Scott." "For Heaven's sake, pinch some colour into your cheeks!" exclaimed her brother; "we're not going to a wake!" And Kathleen said anxiously: "Your gown is perfection, dear; are you a trifle tired?
You do look pale." "Tired ?" repeated Geraldine--"not in the least, dearest....