I want this thing hushed up and compromised, to get some control of the property again, and to prevent it depreciating, as it would, in litigation; you want it hushed up for the sake of the girl and your future mother-in-law.

I don't know anything about your laws of honor, but I've laid my cards on the table for you to see, without asking what you've got in your hand.

You can play the game or leave the board, as you choose." He turned and walked to the window--not without leaving on Carroll's mind a certain sense of firmness, truthfulness, and sincerity which commanded his respect.
"I withdraw any remark that might have seemed to reflect on your business integrity, Mr.Prince," said Carroll, quietly.

"I am willing to admit that you have managed this thing better than I could, and, if I join you in an act to suppress these revelations, I have no right to judge of your intentions.

What do you propose to have me do ?" "To state the whole case to Mrs.Saltonstall, and to ask her to acknowledge the young man's legal claim without litigation." "But how do you know that she would not do this without--excuse me--without intimidation ?" "I only reckon that a woman clever enough to get hold of a million, would be clever enough to keep it--against others." "I hope to show you are mistaken.