On the day I'm your son-in-law you shall have back every bill I hold against you.

Now, is it a bargain?
It's a cheap one for you, I can tell you." The blood rose to Captain Oliphant's brow.

A few hours ago he would have faltered and evaded, half whined, half promised; now sheer desperation made him reckless.
He laughed bitterly.
"Recognise you--you shark! Never! And if you ever dare to speak of my daughter, I'll shake you like a cur.

There now, do as you like; you've got my answer." Ratman dropped his jaw in utter amazement.

For a minute the words would not come.