"But you paid that off."
"Yes, once. But you don't suppose that I've always got money handy?" he asked, petulantly. "Some damned firm has bought up all my bills; I'm being pressed all round; and the Jews won't lend me another farthing."
"Then you must sell the horses."
"The Derby winner? They're my only chance of keeping out of the bankruptcy court. They're all we have, Doodles."
"You have Clare."
"How can I pay the interest on the mortgages and live at Clare? Try to be a little reasonable. I've got a good offer, and the money will come in very handy for the final plunge."
"You're mad."
"All right. I'm mad."
"But your mother?"
"I've given Greenish notice to leave Cherrington Cottage and I'm reserving that from the sale."