It may cost you dearly to admit a ruined baron into the bosom of your family." John grew yellow with rage: "How dare you talk like that of anyone you do not know ?" he cried.
"Then, do you know him any better ?" But here the old man intervened: "You're a fool, John," said he.

"Matilda is right.

I will send for my lawyer, Mr.Sipos.He understands all about such things and will advise us in the matter.

We _must_ find out how the baron stands.".