As for me, I'll tell you the truth; I have run through every farthing; my estate mortgaged beyond its value--two or three writs out against me--that is why I slipped down here.

My only chance is to marry Money.
Her father knows I have land, and he knows nothing about the mortgages; she is his only daughter.

Don't stand in my way, that is a good girl; be my friend, as you always were.

Hang it all, Phoebe, can't you say a word to a fellow that is driven into a corner, instead of glaring at me like that?
There! I know it is ungrateful; but what can a fellow do?
I must live like a gentleman or else take a dose of prussic acid; you don't want to drive me to that.

Why, you proposed to part, last time, yourself." She gave him one majestic, indescribable look, that made even his callous heart quiver, and turned away.
Then the scamp admired her for despising him, and could not bear to lose her.