I suspected Stormont again, but we won't know until we get the transfer form." "One could head him off by bidding higher for the shares," Farnam suggested.

"Still I suppose it's impossible.

Anyhow, I have no more money." "That applies to all of us," George said dryly.
Agatha smiled, for the situation had a touch of ironical humor.

In a sense, she was rich, but she was forced to practise stern economy and had not the means to defend her wealth.
"But what is Stormont's plan ?" she asked.
"I don't know," said George.

"That's the worst, because it's a sure thing he has a plan.