The items which I have marked have been incurred since I spoke to you last about your debts.

I shall not pay another farthing for you.

So take your own course! 'JASPER EVERARD.' The enclosed was a jeweller's bill, the length and the total of which lengthened his face and drew from him a low whistle.

He held it in his hand for a long time, standing quite still and silent.

Then drawing a deep breath he said aloud: 'That settles it! The halter is on me! It's no use squealing.