That did not sound like the John who had left home. Oh sure, that John had had big plans, but none of them were realistic, especially given the kid's inability to follow through with anything. But these plans, though hesitant and unformed, sounded responsible and more realistic. Bill dropped his arms, moved to the table slowly and sat down at last. "I daresay t' army knocked some sense in ye where I could not, son. Ye mean to stay on t' right side of the law, then?" Was this really his son John?