And did you learn, Williams, for what amount ?" Mr Williams ran his hand through his hair in the effort to remember, and decided that he might as well let it all go.

The Mercury couldn't fail to get it by tomorrow anyhow.
"Three thousand," he said.

"Milburn and Dr Henry Johnson." "I thought Father was bound to be in it," remarked Dr Harry.
"Half and half ?" asked John Murchison.
"No," contributed Mrs Williams.

"Mr Milburn two and Dr Henry one.

Mr Milburn is Walter's uncle, you know." Mr Williams fastened an outraged glance on his wife, who looked another way.