"You're a very good sort, Bob. I'll take the loan."
"It's not a loan," said Marston firmly. "I'm buying a partnership."
"A partner is responsible for all losses and liabilities. A lender is not; he only risks the sum he invests."
"Of course," said Marston. "I understand that."
A touch of color came into Wyndham's face, but he smiled.
"Oh, well, I knew you had pluck!"
Marston got up. "Now we have agreed, we'll get to work. Let's see if the telegraph office is open. To begin with, we'll buy the lot of ballata your agent at the other port talked about."
Wyndham laughed and they set off up the hot street.