"It is not a question to be decided by your judgment. There is no other course left open to you."
Mockingly the other answered. "It is a most unprecedented proceeding.
You should have been appointed her guardian, with sole control."
"It is your brother's last will and testament."
"Some wills are made to be broken. This one is against sound reason."
"It is the only honorable thing to do."
"It is unnecessary. The child need not know, and, if she did, would thank you for saving her from care."
"It is your brother's money. He had a right to do as he will with his own."
"If he had known to what straits this year's speculations have brought you, he would be glad to give you a lift. If you do not have money now what are you going to do? This has come just in time, for you know your credit is already strained to its utmost." "Your niece will be anxious to have your advice as to profitable investments. You can borrow the money from her."
"That would be awkward, in case the bottom fell out of the mine. A little capital in hand would give you a chance to water the Panhattan stock and develop a new lead in the Silverwing."
"If you use money that does not belong to you, you will be a thief!"