"There is a difference in positively stating that the item would be lost and in merely suggesting that it might be lost." "Oh, have it as you wish," said Alder truculently.

"It doesn't matter in the least to me.

It is very provoking to work hard for two weeks, and then have everything nullified by a foolish decision from the editor.
However, as I have said, it doesn't matter to me.

I have taken service on the _Daily Trumpet_, and you may consider my place on the _Bugle_ vacant"-- saying which, the irate Mr.Alder put his hat on his head and left the room.
Mr.Hempstead seemed distressed by the discussion, but, for the first time, Mr.Hardwick smiled grimly.
"I always insist on accuracy," he said, "and lack of it is one of Alder's failings." "Nevertheless, Mr.Hardwick, you have lost one of your best men.

How are you going to replace him ?" inquired the proprietor anxiously.
"There is little difficulty in replacing even the best man on any staff in London," replied Hardwick, with a glance at Miss Baxter.