It was your commercial quality in the abstract they couldn't swallow.

That is really aristocratic.

They wanted your money, but they have given you up for an idea." Newman frowned most ruefully, and took up his hat again.

"I thought you would encourage me!" he said, with almost childlike sadness.
"Excuse me," she answered very gently.

"I feel none the less sorry for you, especially as I am at the bottom of your troubles.