They studied each other a moment. The elder man seemed to meditate some disclosure, but stopped on the verge of it.
"That's all, my boy!"
The young man laughed again.
"It's enough, I fancy—but don't overdo it, Randy. You know one mustn't at your age."
"I'm taking care, taking care of everything, my boy—never you fear——"
The other passed on, but stopped at the stairway and called back:
"I say, Randy!"
"Yes—yes——"
"Get to bed, you absurd little rat, you!"