He liked and trusted Scott, and the thought of being able to offer Agatha the help she might need was attractive; but he meant to be honest and exercised some self-control.
"It would pay you better to leave the thing alone.

I feel pretty sure the ore's a freak of Strange's imagination." "It's possible," Scott agreed.

"Go and see." Thirlwell knocked out and filled his pipe; and then remarked with some diffidence: "You stated that you didn't think you had enough capital to keep the Clermont going long." "I haven't enough," Scott said, smiling.

"But I have some rich relations who might finance me if I could show them a sure snap.

I'd like to do so, anyhow, because, after spending most all my money, I feel I've got to make good." "I can understand this.