"Something with big pay and no responsibility."
"Those positions are taken—by the army," she laughed. "What can you do?"
"I can take an automobile apart."
"And put it together again?"
"Oh no! I can sail a boat; I shoot pretty well; I waltz nicely; I row, swim, and box indifferently; and I play an atrocious hand at poker."
Mrs. Cortlandt nodded gravely. "You are also good company, you dress well, and you are an ornament to any hotel porch."
"Naturally, I refrained from mentioning those things, but, in addition, I smoke, drink, and swear. I am unsteady in my habits, and require a great deal of sleep. I think that completes the inventory."
"Of course, you will live beyond your salary?"
"Undoubtedly."
"Seriously, now, don't you really—-?"