"Son-in-law," said he, as he called him into the library and locked the door, "You have lived with me now for over two years."
"Y-es, sir."
"In all that time I haven't asked you a penny for board."
"N-no, sir."
"In your little family quarrels, I have always taken your part and decided in your favor."
"A-always, sir."
"I have even paid some of your bills."
"Y-you have, sir."
"And in every way helped you to get along."
"Y-you have been very kind, sir."
"I have tried to be, my boy, and I think you appreciate it."
"I-I do, sir."
"Then the small favor I am going to ask will no doubt be granted."
"It will, sir."
"Thanks. "Kindly tell your mother-in-law that the tickets for the "Dirt Bag Bikers Club" rally, which she picked up in my room this morning, were dropped out of your pocket, and we'll call it square ..."