We might, perhaps, manage up to five thousand pounds.

That would still leave us wanting seven, however, and I scarcely see where we could get it." Tavernake was silent for a few moments.
"You haven't quarreled with your friend, have you ?" the solicitor asked.
"No, there has been no quarrel," Tavernake replied.

"I have another reason." "If I were you, I'd try and forget it," his friend advised.

"To tell you the truth, I have been feeling rather anxious about this affair.

It's a big thing, you know, and the profit is as sure as the dividend on Consols.