25/26 "Is that the best you can do after our long acquaintance? "You'll call me worse than that when you've known me longer, but for now let it be Amy." "All right. And now, please, what am I being congratulated for ?" Amy's face became suddenly earnest and sober, "Because, my young friend, you are especially fortunate. A kindly Providence has placed you in the care of one of the wisest, most respected, er--finest examples of young manhood this institution affords. I certainly do congratulate you!" Amy made another grab at Clint's hand, but the latter foiled him. |