Instead of selling, what we should do is to buy up six or seven thousand pounds more.' 'What, with Clementina's money ?' 'It's as well to be hung for a sheep as a lamb.

Besides, your doing so is your only safety.

My brother Val insists upon having 250 shares.' 'Your brother Val!' said Alaric.
'Yes, Val; and why shouldn't he?
I would give them to him if I could, but I can't.

M'Cleury, as I tell you, has every share of mine in his possession.' 'Your brother Val wants 250 shares! And does he expect me to give them to him ?' 'Well--I rather think he does.

That is, not to give them, of course; you don't suppose he wants you to make him a present of money.