Besides, I have seen you at Maraquito's also losing a lot." "I can afford to lose," said Cuthbert dryly, "you can't." "No, by Jove, you're right there.

But don't preach, Mallow, you ain't such a saint yourself." "Can I help you with a cheque ?" Basil had good breeding enough to color.
"No! I didn't explain myself for that," he said coldly, "and besides, if Juliet comes in for Aunt Selina's money, I'll get some.

Juliet and I always share." This meant that Juliet was to give the money and Basil to spend it.
Mallow was disgusted with this candid selfishness.

However, he did not wish to quarrel with Basil, as he knew Juliet was fond of him, and moreover, in the present state of affairs, he was anxious to have another friend besides Mr.Octagon in the house.

"Perhaps Miss Loach may have left you some money after all," he remarked.
"By Jove, I hope so.