Well, they had only one evening at it.

Will they try again in other directions?
Can I engage them to work for me?
Money is absolutely no object." Spencer shook his head.
"Duncombe," he said, "you're going to think me a poor sort of friend, but the truth is best.

You must not count upon me any more.

I cannot lift even my little finger to help you.

I can only give you advice if you want it." "And that ?" "Go back to England to-morrow.