“I do admit it. So Mr. Hemster was more pleased about your getting the money than anything else?”
“Oh, I don’t say that, but he certainly was delighted with my luck, and what true friend wouldn’t be? I am sure my people at home will be overjoyed when they hear the news.”
“Because of the money?” reiterated Hilda, with more of irritation in her tone than I had ever heard there before.
“Why not? Such a lump of gold is not won every day.”
“By a few simple words,” suggested Hilda tartly.
“Exactly. If you choose the psychological moment and use the right words they form a great combination, I can tell you, and success is sure to follow.”
“Deserving man! I think those that called you a fool were mistaken, don’t you?”
“Yes, I rather imagine they are, and in fact that has been admitted.”
“So you and Mr. Hemster have been discussing this money question down in your office?”