"You were about to observe, madame?"
"Nothing! It is of no moment. You are sure all is safe--sure?"
"As sure as I am that we, you and I, shall be happy."
"Sentiment and business mix about as well as snow and fire," snapped Leah, yet ridden by a nightmare memory of that dead face; "but this sailor whose nephew you borrowed?"
"Captain Strange? He will say what I will."
"At a price, no doubt."
"Of the smallest, madame. One thousand pounds."
"Ridiculous! Extortionate!"
"One cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs," said Demetrius, in dry tones; "it would be well not to vex my friend Strange."
"Who wants to vex him? He shall have his money. Anything else?"