Nevertheless, Iris and I are really the chief moneyed persons present.

You spoke of financial houses in England and on the Continent backing up your loans six months hence, Sir Arthur.
You need not go to them.

We will be your bankers." The baronet laughed with a whole-hearted gaiety that revealed whence Iris got some part, at least, of her bright disposition.
"Will you sell your island, Robert ?" he cried.

"I am afraid that not even Iris could wheedle any one into buying it." "But father, dear," interrupted the girl earnestly, "what Robert says is true.

We have a gold mine there.