"I had intended to do it myself." "I've been expecting you to," acknowledged Collaton.

"That's one of the reasons I came to you." "I admire you," observed Johnny dryly.

"You bled me for two years, and yet you have the ingrowing gall to come and tell me you're broke." "Well, it's the truth," defended Collaton.

"Look here, Johnny; I've heard that you made a lot of money in the last few weeks, but you haven't had any more attachments against you, have you ?" "You bet I haven't," returned Johnny savagely.

"I've been waiting for just one more attempt, and then I intended--" "I know," interrupted Collaton.