He rendered himself intelligible immediately by saying, ‘Before I go—a thousand?’
‘Oh, my dear Russett!’ she sighed.
‘State the amount.’
She seemed to be casting unwieldly figures and he helped her with, ‘Mr. Isaacs?’
‘Not less than three, I fear.’
‘Has he been pressing?’
‘You are always good to us, Russett.’
‘You are always considerate for the honour of the family, ma’am. Order for the money with you here to-morrow. And I thank you for your advice. Do me the favour to follow mine.
‘Commands should be the word.’
‘Phrase it as you please.’