You a hold upon me! Keep it, or publish it to the world, if you like.' 'I can't do that,' interposed Brooker.

'That wouldn't serve me.' 'Wouldn't it ?' said Ralph.

'It will serve you as much as bringing it to me, I promise you.

To be plain with you, I am a careful man, and know my affairs thoroughly.

I know the world, and the world knows me.