"Mr. Ricaby is my friend—the only friend I have in the world," she said.
"That's rather a pity," answered Jimmy, with a feeble attempt at irony. He turned to Mr. Cooley and the lawyer shook his head. Jimmy went on:
"I am very sorry, Paula, but that doesn't alter the position. It's the one point I'm afraid I must insist on."
Paula turned to her attorney.
"Mr. Ricaby, will you kindly tell these gentlemen that our interview is at an end?"
Jimmy started forward.
"Paula! My dear niece——"
"I have nothing further to say," answered Paula coldly.
"Please ask them to go," she repeated.