"Any who dares reproach Diana Von Taer will afford her interesting occupation.

And to offset that remote contingency we shall permanently enslave the powerful John Merrick.

I understand he is hard as nails in financial matters; but to us the man has disclosed his one weakness--ambition to promote his three nieces.
Since we have discovered this vulnerable point, let us take advantage of it.

I am satisfied the loan of three hundred thousand was but a lure--and how cleverly the man gauged us!" Von Taer scowled.
"Get your wraps, Diana.

The carriage is waiting, and we are due at Mrs.
Doldringham's crush.".