Well, I think I can finish this contract, but don't know.

I've lost a good deal of money, and would hate to feel I might lose yours." "That's the line you took with Helen," Charnock rejoined.

"I'm not surprised that she was vexed, and since we're being frank, you're a little too proud of yourself yet.

Anyhow, I like a plunge; it's exhilarating, and there's not much excitement in betting on a certainty." He paused and resumed with a twinkle: "Besides, if there is a loss, Sadie will stand for it." Festing gave him a puzzled look, and he laughed.
"You don't understand yet?
You're dull, Stephen.

Now I'm not a greedy fellow, and my chief use for dollars is to spend them.