`` those three things have gotten me out of more sticky situations than any gun ever has . '' `` not unless you take me with you ! '' good grief , she was actually lost ! it was n't that he was constantly naughty ; he just attracted the attention of boys older than himself who wouldnt leave him alone . no need to make it official . `` if i 'd known that was all it took , i 'd have kicked the blasted thing in the ribs and saved myself some embarrassment . '' 