He knew better than to mention sentiment to male acquaintances.

The latter were altogether too likely to ask embarrassing questions.
Mr.Wingate and Captain Stitt were still in town, although their stay was drawing to a close.

One afternoon they entered the station together.
Captain Sol seemed glad to see them.
"Set down, fellers," he ordered.

"I swan I'm glad to see you.

I ain't fit company for myself these days." "Ain't Betsy Higgins feedin' you up to the mark ?" asked Stitt.