They'd call mine a bad case, I daresay." "But Sir David might be merciful to you, father.

You've served him for along time." "What would he care for that?
I've had his money, and he's not a man that can afford to lose much.

No, Nell, I look for no mercy from Sir David; those careless easy-going men are generally the hardest in such a business as this.

It's a clear case of embezzlement, and nothing can save me unless I can raise money enough to satisfy him." "Couldn't you borrow it of some one else besides Stephen Whitelaw ?" "Who else is there that would lend me two hundred pounds?
Ask yourself that, girl.

Why, I haven't five pounds' worth of security to offer." "And Mr.Whitelaw will only lend the money upon one condition ?" "No, curse him!" cried William Carley savagely.