But I shall menace their money-bags.

That will shake them to the roots of their primitive natures.

If you can come, you will see the cave-man, in evening dress, snarling and snapping over a bone.

I promise you a great caterwauling and an illuminating insight into the nature of the beast.
"They've invited me in order to tear me to pieces.

This is the idea of Miss Brentwood.