Now, are you not curious as to the way I cheated both the river and the police ?" "No," said Winston grimly, "not in the least.

We will talk business together when it is necessary, but I can only decline to discuss anything else with you." Courthorne laughed.

"There's nothing to be gained by pretending to misunderstand you, but it wouldn't pay me to be resentful when I'm graciously willing to let you work for me.

Still, I have been inclined to wonder how you were getting on with my estimable relatives and connections.

One of them has, I hear, unbent a trifle towards you, but I would like to warn you not to presume on any small courtesy shown you by the younger Miss Barrington." Winston stood up and set his back to the door.