Alick. I'm sorry, Mr. Dan. I wasn't thinking.
Daniel. The sooner you start and think a bit the better. If you don't help to settle the case—(he looks angrily at Alick)—well—I've a good deal of influence with somebody. (He looks significantly at Mary, who is again examining the parcel.)
Alick. I'll do my best, Mr. Dan, to help you.
Mary. What will we do, Uncle Dan?
Daniel. I suppose you've no money, Alick?
Alick. Well, I haven't much ready money, Mr. Dan, but I could lend you up to twenty pounds at a pinch.
Mary. Twenty pounds would hardly be enough. Would it, uncle?
Alick. Better get hold of Andy and ask him.
Daniel. I don't like going near that woman at all.