"Well," he said, "by signing several papers that might be managed. In
that case I should distribute it amongst the various public-houses in
the East End to provide drinks for the thirstiest of their customers."
"If you think that," she said, scornfully, "a reputable use to make of
your money."
He held out his hand.
"My dear Miss Scott. Our money!"
"The money," she exclaimed. "I repeat, the money. Well, there is
nothing more to be said about it."
"Will you sign the papers which authorize me to distribute the money in
this way?"
She thought for a moment.
"No; I will not."
"Exactly. You would be very foolish and very untrue to your principles
if you did. So you see, this sum is not to be foisted altogether upon
me, for there is no doubt that I should misuse it. Now I believe that
if you were to give the matter a little consideration you could hit upon
a more reasonable manner of laying out this sum. Don't interrupt me,
please. My own views as to charity you know. You however look at the
matter from an altogether different point of view. Let us leave it
where it is for the moment.
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