I know enough to stagger him.

Not that I mean to use it.

I'm not going to have him think that my demands on him for my own property resemble extortion." "Extortion ?" she repeated.
"Yes.

I don't want him to think I'm trying to intimidate him.

I won't have him think I'm a grafter; but I've half a mind to shake that money out of him, in one way or another." He struck the table and looked at her for further sign of approval.
"I'm not afraid of him," he repeated.