"When I wanted to buy some shares not long since, you did not approve.

Since you refused to let me help, I didn't mean to be persuaded by Ellen Seaton!" "You're staunch," said Cartwright and Mrs.Cartwright resumed her knitting.

In the morning he went to the office sooner than usual, but there was no news and the dark, cold day passed drearily.

When he started for home Gavin promised to wait until the cable offices closed, and Cartwright had gone to dinner when he was called to the telephone.
When he took down the instrument his hand shook.
"Hallo!" he said hoarsely.

"Is that you, Gavin ?" "Yes, sir," said a voice he knew.