I want to be out of the country, however, before you arrange any of these matters." "That's right," declared Mr.Bayard; "I know of nothing more grinding than gratitude.

By the way, how old is this Mr.Sands ?" "About thirty." "He should have at least fifteen thousand dollars a year." "He has so keen an approval of whisky," explained Richard, "that I don't care to give him the money outright." Mr.Bayard stated that he would send word to the old gray buccaneer, fixing June second for the settlement and accepting the pool's offer of seven millions.
"And when the day arrives," observed Mr.Bayard, "I'll carry out your financial forgiveness of Senator Hanway and Mr.Harley." "Not forgetting to hide my name ?" "Not forgetting to hide your name.

But Inspector Val and Mr.Sands will have to know." "It will make the less difference; by that time I'll be three hundred miles off-shore." "And having," said Mr.Bayard, "so pleasantly adjusted our business, suppose we smoke in confirmation of the adjustment.

Also, if you will, please explain the humbug of Mr.Gywnn.Why are you, who are among the world's five wealthiest men, so anxious to pretend poverty and hide your money-light beneath a bushel ?" "Mr.Gwynn is no humbug," returned Richard; "under my thumb, he acts for me in business.

I am saved a deal of bother at slight expense and slighter risk.