If not come straight to us.

It will never do to let this thing fall through for want of a little capital to go on," said Don, who was as much interested in David's success as though he expected to share in the profits of the enterprise.
"I have everything I want in the way of nails and boards," replied David, "but I--you know--may I see you just a minute, Don ?" "Of course you may, or two or three minutes if you wish.

Come on, Bert.

I have no secrets from my brother, _now_," said Don with a laugh.

"I kept one thing secret from him and got myself into trouble by it.