He had nerved himself up to this and he meant going through with it.
"You think I dare not breathe a word for my own sake," he continued.
"There is reason in that, but I have other monies.

I am rich enough without my sixth share of that Bekwando Land and Mining Company which you and the Syndicate are going to bring out! But then, I am not a fool! I have no wish to throw away money.

Now I propose to you therefore a friendly settlement.

My daughter Julie is very charming.

You admire her, I am sure.