I am behind the scenes here and I can assure you that your money won't count for much with Mr.Grex." "I never thought it would," Richard admitted.

"I think when I talk to her she'll understand that I care more than any of the others.

If you want to know the reason, that's why I'm so hopeful." Monsieur le Directeur had risen to his feet.

Some one had proposed his health and he made a graceful little speech of acknowledgment.

He remained standing for a few minutes after the cheers which had greeted his neat oratorical display had died away.