In the things that I consider important, you are a king among men, with your feet on soil you own." "So I figure it," said Laddie.
"And you are the best educated man I have reared," said father.

"Take this other thought with you: on land, the failure of the bank does not break you.

The fire another man's carelessness starts, does not wipe out your business or home.

You are not in easy reach of contagion.
Any time you want to branch out, your mother and I will stand back of you." "Thank you!" said Laddie.

"You backed none of the others.