where the poor old man can easily get at them.

Yes, wasn't it? But good Americans usually die young on the battlefield, don't they?

All the better. It's much more dangerous. The lock's old, it won't work.

Cheer up. I have the feeling your chances with the young lady are better than you think.

But you see, Mr. Kentley is coming to look at these old books I had in the chest.

And I'm sure you wouldn't want the poor old man to have to get down on his knees to see them.