You can take its value from my work until it is all paid." Mangan, who had been pacing the floor, hearing nothing of her explanation--his mind intent upon his next move--dragged a chair next to hers.
"Now, pull yourself together for a minute, Mrs.Stanton.

I'm not going to be ugly.

I'm going to make this just as easy as I can for you.

You've got a lot of common sense, and you're some different from the women who handle our stuff.

I've seen that, and that's why I've trusted you.