"But this time there was a good reason." She laughed.
"You didn't think it was love, did you, deary ?" "Oh, cut that out!" disgustedly.

"I have been foolish enough to satisfy even your vanity.

You want more money, I suppose." "Well, of course," her voice hardening.

"Naturally I feel that I should share in your good fortune.

But the amount I want now, and must have to-night--to-night, John Cavendish--is not altogether for myself.
I've heard from the West." "My God! Has he been located ?" "Yes, and is safe for the present.