It doesn't matter where I go or what I do." "It does to me, remember that, my lad.

I give you entire liberty, but I trust you to make an honest use of it.

Promise me that, Laurie." "Anything you like, Sir." "Good," thought the old gentleman.

"You don't care now, but there'll come a time when that promise will keep you out of mischief, or I'm much mistaken." Being an energetic individual, Mr.Laurence struck while the iron was hot, and before the blighted being recovered spirit enough to rebel, they were off.

During the time necessary for preparation, Laurie bore himself as young gentleman usually do in such cases.