yourself. You know my opinion and also my intention. The items which I have marked have been incurred since I spoke to you last about your debts. I shall not pay another farthing for you. So take your own course!
‘JASPER EVERARD.’
The enclosed was a jeweller’s bill, the length and the total of which lengthened his face and drew from him a low whistle. He held it in his hand for a long time, standing quite still and silent. Then drawing a deep breath he said aloud:
‘That settles it! The halter is on me! It’s no use squealing. If it’s to be a red head on my pillow! � All right! I must only make the best of it. Anyhow I’ll have a good time to-day, even if it must be the last!’