“‘Sneer if you like, but it is my sister’s money and mine my guardian is putting into the deal; not yours or his.’
“‘Your guardian is safeguarding your interest in every possible way.’
“‘I don’t care if he is. You’re shrewd enough to pull the wool over his eyes, and I think you’re doing it.’
“‘There’s no possible chance to pull the wool over anybody’s eyes. It’s a straight, legitimate proposition.’
“‘I tell you I have a feeling that it is not.’
“‘You’re a man—don’t be so childish.’
“‘Childish! Is it childish to wish to keep for my sister and myself what money was left to us?’
“‘You’re a weak-kneed fool, Lansing!’
“‘Now you are using strong language,’ I answered, and I shouldn’t be surprised if my voice trembled with anger. ‘I give you fair warning of what I am going to do.’
“‘What are you going to do?’