But a reaction from this state of feeling came, and he set his mind vigorously to work in devising means for the pressing emergency.
"There is one thing certain," said he to himself, as he pondered the matter.

"Carlton will have to wait.

So there are five hundred dollars pushed ahead.

I received no value in the case, and shall not hurry myself to make payment." Even while Ellis thus spoke, a man called and presented the due-bills he had given to the gambler.
"I can't take these up now," was the prompt reply.
"My directions are to collect them forthwith," said the man.
"Mr.Carlton will have to wait my convenience." Ellis spoke with considerable irritation of manner.
"Shall I say so to him ?" was asked, in a tone that involved a warning of consequences.
"You can say to him what you please," answered Ellis, sharply.
"Oh! very well!" The man turned away, and walked towards the door.

He paused, however, after going a short distance; stood, as if reflecting, for some moments, and, then came back.
"You had better think over this a little;" said he, in a conciliatory voice.