When that was gone Collaton announced himself broke--and let you foot the bills.

If he only raked off half of what he spent he got back his own and a tidy fortune besides.

Your only chance is to have that enormous land deal turn out a winner." "It's worse than Lady S.Tore up my ticket long ago." "Quite a plunge on a long shot, with a welsher like Collator! making the book," commented Loring.

"He stripped you clean." "I have my appetite," insisted Gamble with a grin.

His cheeks were ruddy and his skin as flawless as a babe's, and his eyes--exceptionally large--were as clear as they were direct.
"An appetite like yours only makes it worse to be broke," laughed Loring.
"There's a plenty of money in New York if I want any," responded Gamble.