You are the 'other man', as it were, to cause quarrels and that sort of thing.

And she feels that she has not done rightly by you, and, through her friendship and a desire to see peace all around, believes she can arrange matters to suit all concerned.

To be plain and blunt, Mr.
Fairchild, you are not in an enviable position.

I said that I had information for you, and I 'm going to give it.

You are trying to work a mine.