"You've been too indulgent with Charlie, Mr.Menocal, as you once acknowledged to me.
You've given him too much money, too much admiration, too much head, and it has led him up against the bars of the state prison.

The question is whether or not I shall open the gate and push him in, as at first I determined to do on securing the proof in this leather sack.

If I thought he would keep on along his present line, I should say yes, merely as a matter of public policy, but I've had several days to think the thing over and have come to the conclusion he'll soon realize his folly, if he doesn't now.

And another restraint should be the good name and the happiness of his father.

I'm not vindictive, Mr.Menocal, and less on this day than I've ever been.