Looking up with a forced smile, she said: "Yes, of course.

I want a manager, and if you would sooner be businesslike--" "I'm afraid I'm very unbusinesslike," he replied with some grimness.
"However, if Scott is willing, I'll help you to develop the mine and get your patent; but I think it would be prudent to let him join us.

You may have some trouble to get the money we will need; then he's straight and a very good sort." "But what will you do when the patent's granted ?" "We can talk about that later.

It will be some time before the mine is yours, and I'm not certain that we have heard the last of Stormont." "Very well," said Agatha.

"I like Mr.Scott and feel I can trust him because he is your friend.