"Looks as I needn't have brought the quirt.
Well, I'm glad you agreed about the cheque being bad.

I meant to get it anyhow." Wilkinson gave her a curious look, but said nothing and she went out.
"I've saved Bob's money," she told Helen as she started the team.
"Wilkinson saw my arguments and didn't kick as much as I expected, but he certainly doesn't like me any better.

I think he'll make trouble if he can." "That seems unlikely," Helen remarked.

"I imagine that as you have beaten him he'll be glad to let the matter drop.

No doubt he wanted the money and was vexed because he had to give it up, but I hardly think he'll try to revenge himself on you.