"At your age I would have been glad to have had half that amount per month, Mr. Vernon."
"You were not in society as I am, Mr. Farley."
"You are right there--and I am glad of it."
"I don't think my aunt has any right to cut me down in this fashion."
"Is she called upon to allow you anything?"
The shot told, and Frederic Vernon's face grew red.
"I am her nearest relative."
"I know that."
"Blood ought to count for something."
"I agree with you."