"I’ve overhauled every inch of your son," said the doctor, sitting down. "And I would not have thought that eight months could make such a difference.  There is absolutely no sign of the old delicacy.  He’s just a great, hardy young ruffian, and if you weren’t growing into a bigger edition of the same thing yourself, Tom, I should advise you to be polite to him, in case he handled you roughly!  Seriously, I’m enormously pleased. You must have had a hard time, but it has paid you well."