I understand from Stephen that he's been speculating largely in rubber shares.

It's a risky game." "I suppose it is," George agreed.

"But it's most unlikely that Herbert will come to grief.

He has a very long head; I believe he could, for example, buy and sell me." "That wouldn't be very difficult.

I suspect Herbert isn't the only one of your acquaintances who is capable of doing as much." Her eyes followed Sylvia, who was then walking across the grass.
Sylvia's movements were always graceful, and she had now a subdued, pensive air that rendered her appearance slightly pathetic.