A Prince of Sinners E. Phillips Oppenheim BOOK 2 CHAPTER 4 Đây là một tác phẩm anh ngữ nổi tiếng với những từ vựng nâng cao chuyên ngành văn chương. Nhằm giúp các bạn yêu thich tiếng anh luyện tập và củng cố thêm kỹ năng đọc tiếng anh . | A Prince of Sinners E. Phillips Oppenheim BOOK 2 CHAPTER 4 A MARQUIS ON MATRIMONY My dear Miss Scott Lord Arranmore said settling himself in the most comfortable of her fragile easy-chairs and declining tea. I cannot fail to perceive that my cause is hopeless. The united efforts of myself and your worthy relatives appear to be powerless to unearth a single grain of commonsense in your--er--pardon me--singularly obstinate disposition. A subdued smile played at the corners of her mouth. I am delighted that you are convinced Lord Arranmore she said. It will save us both a good deal of time and breath. Well--as to that I am not so sure he answered deliberately. You forget that there is still an important matter to be decided. She looked at him questioningly. The disposal of the money of course he said. The disposal of it But that has nothing to do with me she declared. I refuse to touch it--to have anything to do with it. He shook his head. You see he explained I have placed it or rather my solicitors have in trust. Actually you may decline as you are doing to have anything to do with it--legally you cannot avoid your responsibilities. That money cannot be touched without your signature. She laughed a little indignantly. Then you had better withdraw it from trust or whatever you call it at once. If it was there until I was eighty I should never touch it. I understand that perfectly Lord Arranmore said. You have refused it. Very well What are we going to do with it Put it back where it came from of course she answered. 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 .
