He knew that every project would be pulled up short at this sticking-point.
"Come," said Ratman encouragingly, "if you could work things in that direction, it might be worth my while to give you time." "I can do nothing.

The fellow is immovable.

In six months--" "In six months everything will be too late.

And now, what about the other matter?
Is that all right ?" Once more the captain groaned.

"I can say nothing about it yet.