What then ?" "I'd have a good try for it, that's all.

Do you want me to give up Art and take to commerce?
Is that your view ?" "I suggested to John Grier the day that Fabian sold his share that you might take his place; and I still think it a good thing, though, of course, I like your painting.

But I felt sorry for your father with none of his own family to help him; and I thought you might stay with him for your family's sake." "You thought I'd be a martyr for love of John Grier--and cold cash, did you?
That isn't the way the blood runs in my veins.

I think John Grier might get out of the business now, if he's tired, and sell it and let some one else run it.

John Grier is not in want.