"I saw her going for maximums yesterday pretty steadily.

A few thousands doesn't last very long at that little game." Hunterleys smiled.
"A few thousands!" he repeated.

"I don't suppose Violet has ever lost or won a hundred pounds in her life." Richard abandoned the subject quickly.

He was obliged to tell himself that it was not his business to interfere between husband and wife.
"Say, Hunterleys," he suggested, "do you think I could do something for the crowd on my little boat--a luncheon party or a cruise, eh ?" "I should think every one would enjoy it immensely," Hunterleys answered.
"I can count on you, of course, if I arrange anything ?" "I am afraid not," Hunterleys regretted.

"I am too much engrossed now to make any arrangements." "I'm hanged if you don't get more mysterious every moment!" Richard exclaimed vigorously.