"I should then divide that with Mr. Parker. We intend to register at any rate as many as nine partners. Would you object to hold it with me?" Lopez, as he asked the question, looked at her as though he were offering her half his heart.
"No," said Lizzie, slowly, "I don't suppose I should object to that."
"I should be doubly eager about the affair if I were in partnership with you."
"It's such a venture."
"Nothing venture nothing have."
"But I've got something as it is, Mr. Lopez, and I don't want to lose it all."
"There's no chance of that if you join us."
"You think Bios is so sure!"
"Quite safe," said Lopez.
"You must give me a little more time to think about it," said Lady Eustace at last, panting with anxiety, struggling with herself, anxious for the excitement which would come to her from dealing in Bios, but still fearing to risk her money.