Believe me, I have still great cards up my sleeve.

I know that you have been used to wealth and luxury.

Miss Abbeway," he went on, his voice dropping to a hoarse whisper, "I was not boasting the other night.

I have saved money, I have speculated fortunately--I--" The look in her eyes stifled his eloquence.

He broke off in his speech--became dumb and voiceless.
"Mr.Fenn," she said, "once and for all this sort of conversation is distasteful to me.