By the way, when I am settled in this place I should like to send and get my sketches.

There must be nearly a hundred and fifty of them with you.' 'That is er--is what I came to speak about.

I fear we can't allow it exactly, Mr.Heldar.In the absence of any specified agreement, the sketches are our property, of course.' 'Do you mean to say that you are going to keep them ?' 'Yes; and we hope to have your help, on your own terms, Mr.Heldar, to assist us in arranging a little exhibition, which, backed by our name and the influence we naturally command among the press, should be of material service to you.

Sketches such as yours----' 'Belong to me.

You engaged me by wire, you paid me the lowest rates you dared.