If you can put the halter on her, you've only to name your price, madam, and it's yours." "Dear me!" said Mrs.Ingleton.

"You're very generous." "I can afford to be," declared Preston.

"She's a decent bit of goods--the only one I've ever wanted and couldn't get.

If you can get the whip-hand of her and drive her my way--well, it'll be pretty good business for all concerned.

You like diamonds, hey, madam ?" "Very much," laughed Mrs.Ingleton coquettishly.