Nor do I.Honestly, no! Not for the mere money, but for what it can buy and bring.

But even you will have some respect for a million and a half, Staff." He laughed.
"A large sum, and this means more than money.

There ought to be something in the way of an honour--" Falconer nodded.
"_If_ the scheme is successful, your father will be a peer of the realm, Mr.Stafford," he said drily, with an emphasis on the "if." "_If!_" echoed Sir Stephen, laughing and nodding.

Stafford could see by the brilliance of his eyes, the flush on his face, that he was excited and was struggling with excitement.

"If!" Falconer nodded at the despatch-case, and, with another bantering laugh, Sir Stephen opened it and took out a large envelope.