"Look at the fifth of February--that was a great day! It's that kind of thing that tempts a man on.

Afterwards I lost steadily but I might have won any day.

And I had to make a good deal, if we were to come to terms with Applegarth.
I nearly did it.

I was as cautious as a man could be--content with small things.

If only I hadn't been pressed for time! It was only the want of time that made me use your money.