There always is a reverse side to the good things of this world.

Should you refuse his ridiculously generous offer you will make an enemy for life--one who is nearing that point where men stop at nothing." Turner glanced at Miriam again.

Her clean-cut features had a stony stillness and her eyes looked obstinately at the clock.

The banker moved in his chair as if suddenly conscious that it was time to go.
"Do not," he said to Barebone, "be misled or mislead yourself into a false estimate of the strength of your own case.

The offer I make you does not in any way indicate that you are in a strong position.