'Well, you see I've promised, and it's that that's worrying me.'
'Jim, what is the amount you want to pay him off?'
'A hundred pounds, Sheilah.'
'Well, I have more than that saved. Jim, do let me lend it to you, and then you can pay him in full, and you needn't ride in the race. You know, Jim, that nobody among our friends in the township ever goes to them, and you must see for yourself what would be said if you rode.'
'And what business would it be of anybody's pray, if I did? I go my way, they can go theirs.'
'But I don't want people to think badly of you, Jim.'
'If they're fools enough to do so because I ride a good horse in a fair race they'll think anything; and, as far as I'm concerned, they're welcome to their opinions.'
'And you won't let me lend you the money, Jim?'
'No, Sheilah, dear, it's impossible. I couldn't think of such a thing. But I thank you all the same from the bottom of my heart. It's like your goodness to make me such an offer.'