You interested me right at the start.

A chap with sand enough to tell Jim Colton to go to the devil is always interesting.

I'm offering you this chance because I think it is a good chance for both of us.

Yes, and because I like you, I suppose, in spite of your pig-headedness.

Will you take it ?" "No, thank you," I answered.
"Why?
Because you can't leave your sick mother?
She'll be all right.
I was talking with the doctor--Quimby, his name is, isn't it--and he happened to mention that he was encouraged about her.