This winter work, it is costing you something." "A good many extra thousand." "And, alas, costing me even more! But it is too late now." He made a tragic gesture.

"It has gone too far.

Within two or three weeks it will be settled one way or the other.

For you if the weather remains good; for me if the weather becomes stormy." He again studied the moving horses along the canal.

"For me then--perhaps.