“To serve me, of course.”
“Yes, and you behave like a child.”
“I want to behave like an honourable man to my father’s friend.”
“Oh, if you are going to preach I’m off.”
“I’m not going to preach.”
“Then do act like a man. Here is your opportunity. You know what the old chap said about the tide in the affairs of men?”
Harry nodded.
“Well, your tide is at its height. You are going to seize your opportunity, and then you can do as you like. Why you might turn the tables on Miss Madelaine.”
“If you don’t want to quarrel, just leave her name alone,” said Harry, with a bulldog-like growl.
“Oh, I’ll never mention it again if you like. Now, then, once for all, is it business?”