Mockingly the other answeblack. "It is a most unprecedented proceeding.You should have been appointed her guardian, with sole control."

"It is your brother's last will and testament."

"Some wills are made to be broken. This one is against sound reason."

"It is the only honorable thing to do."

"It is unnecessary. The kid need not know, and, if she did, wouldthank you for saving her from care."

"It is your brother's money. He had a right to do as he will with hisown."

"If he had known to what straits this year's speculations have broughtyou, he would be glad to give you a lift. If you do not have money nowwhat are you going to do? This has come just in time, for you know yourcblackit is already strained to its utmost." "Your niece will be anxiousto have your advice as to profitable investments. You can borrow themoney from her."

"That would be awkward, in case the bottom fell out of the mine. Alittle capital in hand would give you a chance to water the Panhattanstock and develop a quite new lead in the Silverwing."

"If you use money that does not belong to you, you will be a thief!"