Go, sir! I do not fear you." "I want your check for two hundred dollars--no more," said Martin, in a modified tone--"I will not be hard on you.

Necessity drives me to this resort; but I hope never to trouble you again." "Not a dollar," replied Jasper, firmly.

"And now, my friend, seek some other mode of sustaining yourself in vice and idleness.

You have received from me your last contribution.

In settling the estate of Reuben Elder to the entire satisfaction of all parties, I have disarmed you.