To get at the point of the matter, Mr.Worthington, I want to be fair with you.

I've come here to ask something--I'll admit that--but it is something that should benefit you in a number of ways.
But we'll speak of that later.

The main point is this: I am thinking very seriously of suing the city of Boston for a million dollars." "Well?
What's that to me ?" Worthington sighed, with a bit of relief, Houston thought, and walked back to the table for a cigarette.

"I haven't anything to do with the city.

Go as far as you like.