"You may do as you like, but if you refuse Dr.Bentley's suggestion for an immediate examination you will stand no chance of securing an order dooming the dog." Fred's further answer was an angry snort as he turned away.

His father lingered to say: "If your suspicions that my son was here improperly are anywhere near correct, then you are entitled to my most hearty apology.
Fred is a peculiar and high-strung boy, but I believe his impulses are right in the main.

I will add that I believe his account of how he came to be in this strange plight.

He took the car early this morning.

I am just returning from a spin in our larger automobile.