We knew that, but backed him because it seemed the safest plan.

I guess he knows he's beaten." "Then if he offers you his stock, you had better buy," said Thirlwell, smiling.
Gardner looked hard at him, and nodded.

"I can take a hint.

What you say goes." * * * * * After this the party broke up and Scott gently pushed George out when he saw that Agatha was waiting while Thirlwell picked up some papers he had got from the secretary.

When the others had gone, she gave him her hand and her face flushed.
"I wonder whether you know how much you have helped ?" Thirlwell kept her hand.