This matter had given Vandover considerable anxiety.
"I don't want anything fancy," he said to Field.

"No big per cents.

and bigger risks.

If I've got to live economically I want something that's secure.

A good solid investment, don't you know, with a fair interest; that's what I'm looking for." "Yes," answered the lawyer grimly; "I've been looking for that myself ever since I was your age." They both laughed, and the lawyer added: "Has Brunt found a tenant for the California Street house yet?
No?
Well, perhaps you had better keep that five hundred for your running expenses until he does.