"I lost a little on cards lately, and have to borrow.

To-night I met the girl----" Frederick Cavendish silenced him and tendered him the bills.

"Now," he said gravely, "this is the last, unless--unless you cut out such people as Celeste La Rue and others that you train with.

I'm tired of paying bills for your inane extravagances and parties.

I can curtail your income and what's more, I will unless you change." "Cut me off ?" The younger Cavendish's voice took on an incredulous note.
The other nodded.