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"'No, I cannot!' I answered sharply. 'I have been far too

generous with you in money matters.'

"'You have been very kind,' said he, 'but I must have this money,

or else I can never show my face inside the club again.'

"'And a very good thing, too!' I cried.

"'Yes, but you would not have me leave it a dishonoured man,'

said he. 'I could not bear the disgrace. I must raise the money

in some way, and if you will not let me have it, then I must try

other means.'

"I was very angry, for this was the third demand during the

month. 'You shall not have a farthing from me,' I cried, on which

he bowed and left the room without another word.