You are to act as an executor, not as a matrimonial agent." "But, man, it's an outrage to give all of it to those wretched islanders.

Bosworth says that rubies and sapphires grow there like mushrooms." "Bosworth also says that the islanders are thrifty, intelligent and will fight for their rights.

There are lawyers among them, he says, as well as jewel diggers and fishermen." "Skaggs and Lady Deppingham's grandfather were the only white men who ever lived there long enough to find out what the island had stored up for civilisation.

That's why they bought it outright, but I'm hanged if I can see why he wants to give it back to the natives." "Perhaps he owes it to them.

He doubtless bought it for a song and, contrary to all human belief, he may have resurrected a conscience.
Anyhow, there remains a chance for the heirs to break the will." "It can't be done, Hare, it can't be done.