"What I say. I would rather not pawn that watch for you."
"Look here, boy," said Kirby, roughly, "are you aware that you are behaving in a very foolish, not to say impudent manner?"
"I have my reasons for declining," said Dean.
"Why do you think I pay you wages?" asked Kirby, frowning.
"I understood that I was to be your private secretary."
"And a mighty easy place you have had so far!"
"That is true, sir."
"This is almost the first thing I have asked you to do, and you refuse."
"I told you that I had my reasons for it," said Dean, resolutely, though his look was troubled.