But now we have arrived at the parting of the ways--you have gone too far.

The one aspect of this business I cannot overlook is your willingness to sell, your own father for the sake of a woman." "My own father," interrupted Jefferson bitterly, "would not hesitate to sell me if his business and political interests warranted the sacrifice!" Shirley attempted the role of peacemaker.

Appealing to the younger man, she said: "Please don't talk like that, Mr.Jefferson." Then she turned to Ryder, Sr.: "I don't think your son quite understands you, Mr.
Ryder, and, if you will pardon me, I don't think you quite understand him.

Do you realize that there is a man's life at stake--that Judge Rossmore is almost at the point of death and that favourable news from the Senate to-morrow is perhaps the only thing that can save him ?" "Ah, I see," sneered Ryder, Sr.

"Judge Stott's story has aroused your sympathy." "Yes, I--I confess my sympathy is aroused.