I've not done anything very fine with my life, I know.

I'm just like any one else--but I've found my feet.

I can look after myself against anybody and I'm independent--of every one and of everything." His father drew a little closer to him.
"Of course," he said, "I was not so foolish as to expect that you would come back to us just as you left us.

I know that you must have your own life--and be free--so much as any of us are free at all ..." Then after a little pause.

"What are your plans?
What are you going to do ?" "Well," answered Martin, hesitating, "I haven't exactly settled, you know.