I ain't sayin' no about the money.

Far from it.

I only--" "I understand--thoroughly.

Don't trouble to 'figure,' as you call it.
Oh! _Why_ did I humiliate myself?
I should have known!" "Caroline, please--" But the girl had gone, closing the door after her.

Captain Elisha shook his head, heaved a deep sigh, and then, sinking back into his chair, relapsed into meditation.