4/34 He sat up straight in his chair, then rested an arm on the table, as he leaned forward toward the other. "A young lady has had a poor protector who would not protect her name. Of course!" "In any case," smiled Carlisle, forcing the frown away from his face, "my fortunes need mending now. Do you think I could continue a journey down the river in company so strong at cards as yours? "Haven't you just heard me say I haven't the means ?" "You have as much as I have." "Tut! tut! I don't borrow to play cards." "You do not need to borrow. |