Of course I did not stop to listen, but it occurred to me that she may have been gambling in stocks, or have got into some bad land deal.
She is so confoundedly close-mouthed--if she wants money send her to me." Helene sat very straight.

Her little aquiline profile against the passing street lights was as aloof as imperial features on an ancient coin.
"Really, Price, I don't think you can be as busy as you pretend if you have time to indulge in such flights of imagination.

Maman has never tried to borrow a penny of me, and she is the last person on earth to gamble in stocks or any thing else.

Or to buy land except on expert advice.

I think she has given up that idea, anyhow.