Of course, I'm backing my leader, though it's going to cost me a good deal, but it's time he had somebody to help him." "He would never accept assistance," said the lad thoughtfully.

"That is, unless the man who offered it was, or became by marriage, one of the dynasty." "Of course," said Dane.

"That's why I'm inclined to take a fatherly interest in Miss Barrington's affair.

It's a misfortune we've heard nothing very reassuring about Courthorne.".