"I didn't, Greg."
"Oh, pardon me, old ramrod. I don't mean to pry into your affairs——-"
"I know you don't."
"——-but I thought you were deeply interested in Laura Bentley."
"I think I am, Greg. In fact, I'm sure I am."
"Then why——-"
"Greg, I'm not yet sure of my place in life. I'm not going to ask any girl to tie her future up in my plans until I feel that I have a fair start in life."
"Army officer's pay is enough for any sensible girl."
"I'm not an Army officer yet."
"Oh, rot! You're going to be! You're half way through West Point now. You're past the harder half, and you stand well enough in your class. You're sure to graduate and get into the Army."