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[Thinking]

I’ll yell the truth into your ears if I stay a second longer you damned lunatic!

Can’t stay. Sorry. This is important. I’m sailing in a few days—lots to do—see you later, Sam. So long—Gordon.

[As he goes out with awkward haste]

Good-bye—Uncle Ned.

[Thinking confusedly]

Why did I call him that when I said I never would? I know must be because he said he’s sailing and I’m, glad

So long, Ned.

[Thinking—good-naturedly superior]

Ned and his biology! He takes his hobby pretty seriously!

[With satisfaction]

Well, he can afford to have hobbies now! his investment with me has made him a pile.

Where’s Mother, son?

Out in the kitchen with Uncle Charlie.

[Thinking]

I hope he never comes back! why did I like him then? it was only for a second I didn’t really  I never could! why does he always call me Gordon as if he hated to?