Between us, I hardly feel like reducing my sweetheart's family to bankruptcy on the eve of our nuptials." "I've known it done, however," returned Mr.Bayard, beating down a chuckle.
"I've no doubt," observed Richard.

"For all that I'd like to miss the experience.

This is my idea: suppose we divide men and not money.

Give me Senator Hanway, Mr.Harley, and Storri, and you take the five." "It shall be as you desire," said Mr.Bayard, "for I see what you would be at.

This was not a speculation but a love affair; Miss Harley is your profit." Richard confessed to Mr.Bayard's reading of the riddle; Dorothy with him had been the prize, and she was won.