I can take care of myself.

And how about mamma ?" "She is at present too ill and distracted by her son's danger to think of anything else.

If the boy dies I shall not need to trouble her.

If he gets well, I may find it my duty to become his stepfather." "Charming man, and fortunate mamma! Meanwhile, what are you going to do for me ?" "My dear fellow, you must wait.

I can put you up at Maxfield if you behave decently, but as to money, you will spoil all if you are impatient.