And I think--I think my trouble ought to be remunerated.

I sincerely hope you will take that view also.

Or shall I remind you again that there is nothing in the world to connect me with these, well, frauds ?" Mr.Taynton got up from his chair, strolled across to the window where he drew down the blind a little, so as to shut out the splash of sunlight that fell on his table.
"You have been betting again, I suppose," he asked quietly.
"Yes, and have been unfortunate.

Pray do not trouble to tell me again how foolish it is to gamble like that.

You may be right.