"Do you mean to infer, Sargent, that I will deal crookedly with those who give me their loyal support?"
"Well, some of them get favors."
"No! You are mistaken, sir. In business I have no favorites."
"How about Cassie?"
"What about her?"
"Well, I know you have paid her money within a week."
"I have not paid her any money, Sargent."
"But Cates saw you give it to her in Hartland."
"Cassie has been ill."
"What of that?"