Rubbing his arm surreptitiously, Mr. Young smiled proudly.

"My son, of course. This is his first time away from home, living on his own, and I wanted to make sure he was among good company. I wouldn't want him to be taken advantage of, you know. Boys can be so gulliable at this age, as I'm sure you remember. Wont to go in for strange things. I admit that I'm reassured to meet such respectable men as you and Mr. Green so soon after arriving. That says good things for the house. Good things, indeed."