But he was past all insult now.
"I would not intrude," he said simply, "but I came only to see your father.

I have made an awful blunder--more than a blunder, I think--a FRAUD.

Believing that I was rich, I purchased your father's claim for my partners, and gave him my promissory note.

I came here to give him back his claim--for that note can NEVER be paid! I have just been to the bank; I find I have made a stupid mistake in the name of the shares upon which I based my belief in my wealth.

The ones I own are worthless--am as poor as ever--I am even poorer, for I owe your father money I can never pay!" To his amazement he saw a look of pain and scorn come into her troubled eyes which he had never seen before.