"I don't think you understand the condition of those buildings you want patched up." "Now, see here," said Sheridan, with slow emphasis; "suppose I had my mind set about this.

JIM thought they'd stand, and suppose it was--well, kind of a matter of sentiment with me to prove he was right." Bibbs looked at him compassionately.

"I'm sorry if you have a sentiment about it, father," he said.

"But whether you have or not can't make a difference.

You'll get other people hurt if you trust that process, and that won't do.