You will have to trust wholly to me." "There is a good deal of money at stake, Miss Baxter, and our reputation as a newspaper as well.

I think I should know what you propose to do." "Certainly.

I propose to obtain for you an accurate description of the ball, written by one who was present." The editor gave utterance to a sort of interjection that always served him in place of a laugh.
"In other words, you want neither interference nor advice." "Exactly, Mr.Hardwick.You know from experience that little good comes of talking too much of a secret project not yet completed." The editor drummed with his fingers on the table for a few moments thoughtfully.
"Very well, then, it shall be as you say.

I should have been very glad to share the responsibility of failure with you; but if you prefer to take the whole risk yourself, there is nothing more to be said.

The thousand pounds shall be placed to your credit at once.