Further than that, I might indeed be tempted, if it were made worth my while, to provide my wife with a more honourable mode of escape." "You're wonderful," Wingate declared, nodding his head quickly.

"What are you going to get for blackmailing me into selling those shares ?" "Two thousand pounds." "Get along and earn it, then." Dredlinton wrote in silence for several moments.

Then he read the document over to himself.
"'I, John Wingate--all my shares in the Universal Steamship Company, and accept herewith as a deposit.' There, Mr.Wingate, I think you will find that correct.

Phipps shall write you a cheque Immediately." He touched the bell.

Phipps entered almost at the same moment.
"I am pleased to tell you," Dredlinton announced, "that I have induced Mr.Wingate to see reason.