But I'm disposed to be generous.

Ten thousand I must and will have." And the man laughed in a low, self-satisfied, sinister chuckle.
"He's able enough," remarked Grind.
"So you have told me.

And if he is able, he must pay.

I helped him to a fortune, and it is but fair that he should help me a little, now that a fortune is in my grasp.

I only want the money as a loan." "Wouldn't five thousand answer your purpose ?" asked the lawyer.