8. But I can't blackmail Michael (which is, besides, a very
dangerous thing to do) until I find out.

8. Worse luck!


9. The leather business will soon want money for current
expenses, and I have none to give.

9. But the leather business is a sinking ship.


10. Yes, but it's all the ship I have.

10. A fact.


11. John will soon want money, and I have none to give.

11.


12. And the venal doctor will want money down.

12.


13. And if Pitman is dishonest and don't send me to gaol, he will