"I rather think we can hold them," answered Sargent, insolently. "We've got them, and we'll keep them."
"Not if the show does not go on."
"Why not?"
"Because the money will be refunded to every person who has entered the house."
"You can't refund it now; you're too late," sneered Sargent.
"That's where you make a mistake. You cannot attach this money till it becomes mine."
"Well?"
"Well, it is not mine till we have given the play, just as advertised. If you have any sense, you will know that."
"That's right," growled Havener. "You have been rather too premature."