We must find some one," he lowered his voice, "who can persuade American bankers and merchants to take risks to gain valuable concessions in the new state." Santos was talking rapidly and earnestly, urging his case on her.
"We are prepared," he hurried on confidentially, "to give you, Senora, half the money that you can raise for these purposes." He paused and stood before her.

He was certainly a handsome figure, this soldier of fortune, and he was at his best now.
Constance looked out of the window of her sitting room.

This was a business proposition, not to be influenced by any sentiment.
She watched the lights moving up and down the river and bay.

There were craft from the ends of the earth.

She speculated on the romantic secrets hidden in liner and tramp.