It's a singularly rough one, and I anticipate our meeting with more hardships than money." "Which doesn't seem to daunt you." "No; not to a great extent.

Hardship is not a novelty to me, and I don't think I'm avaricious.

The fact is, I'm a good deal better at spending than gathering." "It's undoubtedly easier," the girl laughed.

"But, while I like Mr.
Harding, I shouldn't consider him a type of the romantic adventurer." "You're right in one sense and wrong in another.

Harding's out for money, and I believe he'll get it if it's to be had.