I could remain invisible, as it were, and give you the benefit of the information I possess and of my experience and advice, and you could then successfully manipulate the wires which would bring in the ducats for both of us.

What do you say, my young friend ?" "Do you think that either Ralph Mainwaring or Mr.Thornton would care enough for any secrets you might be able to disclose to pay you hush money ?" "I object to the term of 'hush money.' I am merely trying to get what was due me from Hugh Mainwaring.

As he never paid me in full, his heirs must.

Yes, I could work them after they return to England and set up in style on the old Mainwaring estate.

They would be rather sensitive about the family reputation then." "Where are the beneficiaries of that will that was destroyed ?" Scott suddenly inquired.
Hobson looked sharply at him.