I 've seen men come in here millionaires and go out paupers--just because I 've had to tell 'em the truth.

And I 'm soft-hearted.

I would n't kill a flea--not even if it was eatin' up the best bird dog that ever set a pa'tridge.

And just because o' that, I 've adopted the system of taking all hope out of a fellow right in the beginning.

Then if you 've really got something, it's a joyful surprise.