“I wish you would let me alone,” she said in a colourless voice. “I don’t know how you knew I was here——”
“I told Flynn to notify me as soon as you arrived——”
“That was insolent of you——”
“Good heavens, Eris, I couldn’t let things stand as they were, could I? The memory of my beastly behaviour to you was driving me crazy. Anyhow, you’ve a cheque coming to you and I had to get at the books——”
“That is Mr. Creevy’s business.... I didn’t come here for that, either. I came to gather up my personal belongings——”
“Listen, Eris. After all, I’ve given you your chance, haven’t I? I’ve backed you with real money. Except for that one break last night I’ve played square, haven’t I? All right. Are you going to quit me cold?”
“I’ve got to——”
“You’re going to put this outfit on the bum? You’re going to walk out on us?”
“You told me I was out.”
“Can’t you forget what a souse says when he’s all to the bad? What’ll we do if you leave us flat? Do you think it’s a cinch to pick another like you? What’ll this bunch do? What’ll Creevy do, and Shunk? Look at this plant! I’ve got it for a year more. Do you know what our overhead costs me a week? Listen, Eris; have a heart. Don’t do that to us——”