I'll pay them.

I ought to, anyway.

I suppose I don't usually do what I ought.

Malcourt says I don't--said so very severely--very mortifyingly the other day.

So--if you'll get him or your own men to decide on the amount--" "Do you think the amount matters ?" "Oh, of course it's principle; very proper of you to stand on your dignity--" "I am not standing on it now; I am listening to your utter misapprehension of me and my motives....