I have asked you for money before today, and you have refused it." Mr.Sheldon's face darkened just a little at this point.

"Your manner of asking it was offensive," he said.
"Well, I'm sorry for that," answered George politely.

"However, you refused me money when I did want it; so you needn't offer it me now I don't want it.

There are some people who think I have sacrificed my life to a senseless theory; and perhaps you are one of them.

But there is one thing you may be certain of, Philip Sheldon: if ever I _do_ get a good chance, I shall know how to keep it to myself." There are men skilled in the concealment of their feelings on all ordinary occasions, who will yet betray themselves in a crisis of importance.