'And it shall not kill her.' "'Then I have nothing more to say,' said he, turning away from the carriage door, and making as though he would go back into the house.
"'Stop a moment.

You must help me; and, if you do, you shall have reason to be glad, for I will give you fifty pounds down with pleasure.

If you won't do it, another shall.' "He looked at me, then (furtively) at the carriage, hesitated, and then said: 'You do not mind expense, apparently.

I suppose you are a rich lady of quality.

Such folks will not stick at such trifles as the life or death of a sick woman to get their own way.