Some were in small fragments, the others merely torn in half.

Though there were not many, thus spread out they nearly covered the table.

Lily's glance fell on a word here and there--then she said in a low voice: "What do you wish me to pay you ?" Mrs.Haffen's face reddened with satisfaction.

It was clear that the young lady was badly frightened, and Mrs.Haffen was the woman to make the most of such fears.

Anticipating an easier victory than she had foreseen, she named an exorbitant sum.
But Miss Bart showed herself a less ready prey than might have been expected from her imprudent opening.