If I don't hear from you by midday, I am gone." "You shall hear from me--one way or the other." "Then don't wait here any longer.

It's after midnight, and Patty will be alarmed about you.

No, we won't shake hands; not that till we strike a bargain." Eve seemed about to walk away, but she hesitated and turned again.
"I will do as you wish--I will go." "Excellent! Then speak of it to Patty as soon as possible, and tell me what she says when we meet to-morrow--where and when you like." "In this same place, at nine o'clock." "So be it.

I will bring the cheque." "But I must be able to cash it at once." "So you can.

It will be on a London bank.