They hoped to fleece me in some way, and their very association discredited me in the eyes of one or two honest men.

Oh, I have had a bad time of it, I can assure you!" "Why did you not write to me again ?" He looked at her steadily before he explained: "Because you are a woman." "What has that got to do with it?
I am your relative, and rich.

How much do you want?
If your scheme is really sound, I imagine my solicitors might sanction my co-operation." Again he hesitated.
"Thank you, Rita.

You are a good sort.

But I am not here on a matter of high finance.