“To finance Hambridge's expedition? Yes,” he said.
“ALL of it?”
“Yes—ah—yes.”
“Well, by George!”
“Perhaps it was impulsive on my part. But, you see, Hambridge DID need the money. And of course I didn't. The only thing that troubles me is the fact that, after all, it was money Aunt Clarissa left to me and I should prefer to do what she would have liked with it. I fear she might not have liked this.”
Cabot nodded, grimly. He had known Aunt Clarissa very, very well.
“You bet she wouldn't,” he declared.
“Yes. So don't send me any more, will you? Ah—not unless I ask for it.”
“No, I won't.” Then he added, “And not then unless I know WHY you ask for it, you can bet on that.”
Galusha was as grateful as if he had been granted a great favor. As they walked through the outer office together he endeavored to express his feelings.