It's a pretty thought, though.

Why, I can see years of activity ahead of Brick and me, buying up the debts of defunct oil companies and collecting in full from prosperous strangers hither and yon.

For Heaven's sake, don't let it get out!" "I won't, at least until after I have accumulated a number of potential judgments against Henry Nelson.

He has had his share of cats and dogs, of course, and some day I hope to lead them back to his doorstep.

If they return at the right moment, they may prove an embarrassment.