And then we know very well how it looks when a man as has no money goes after a girl as has a lot.

No, no; it won't do, Dick.' It was said with the voice of a man who emphasises a negative in the hope of eliciting a stronger argument on the other side.

But Richard allowed the negative finality in fact, if not in appearance.
'Well, it's for your own deciding, Dan.

All I have to say is that you don't stay away with my approval.

Understand that.' He left Daniel idly stirring the dregs of his liquor, and went off to pay another visit.