It was in vain that he offered a bonus of one thousand, of two thousand, of three thousand pounds; in vain that he offered, in Joseph's name, to be content with only one-third of the pool.

Still there came the same answer: 'It won't do.' 'I can't see the bottom of this,' he said at last.

'You answer none of my arguments; you haven't a word to say.

For my part, I believe it's malice.' The lawyer smiled at him benignly.

'You may believe one thing,' said he.
'Whatever else I do, I am not going to gratify any of your curiosity.
You see I am a trifle more communicative today, because this is our last interview upon the subject.' 'Our last interview!' cried Morris.
'The stirrup-cup, dear boy,' returned Michael.