It's a very delicate affair, and the other fellow will muff it up as likely as not, and then where shall I be? 
I have no clue where I will be in the midst of this affair.
mnli hypothesis: I have no clue where I will be in the midst of this affair. premise: It's a very delicate affair, and the other fellow will muff it up as likely as not, and then where shall I be? 