But we have to face the situation.

It seems that you love my daughter, and there is reason for believing that she is fond of you.
Now, Ida has been accustomed to every luxury, and the only thing you count on is a share in the Grenfell mine, which I guess you will admit may go under at any time.

What do you propose to do ?" "I don't know," replied Weston, simply.

"It's a question that has been driving me to desperation lately." "Well," said Stirling, "I could find a way out of the difficulty.

Are you open to place yourself in my hands, do what I tell you, and take what I may think fit to offer you ?" "No," answered Weston.