I can manage Bob if he's left alone, and thought I'd cut out the friends he shouldn't have.

Wilkinson was the only danger left, but he's a blamed tough proposition." Helen knew Festing disliked the man, but she felt puzzled.

"The sum is not very large," she said.

"I don't quite see why Wilkinson thought it worth while----" "It shows he's pinched for money, and there's some hope in that.

Then he doesn't like me, and I imagine he has a pick on your husband.