I shall even sell my goods at a slight loss, and try to beat the nunnery out of the market.

I think this religious animosity will weaken after a while, and if we offer the cheapest goods we must in the end get back our customers.' Hyacinth was not so sanguine.
'You forget,' he said, 'that these people have Government money at their backs, and are likely to get more of it.

If you sell at a loss they will do so, too, and ask for a new grant from the Congested Districts Board to make good their deficiency.' Mr.Quinn sighed.
'That is quite possible,' he said.

'But what can I do?
I must make a fight for my business.' Hyacinth hesitated.
'Perhaps I have no right to make the suggestion, but it seems to me that you are bound to be beaten.

Would it not be better to give in at once?
Don't risk the money you have safe.