Don't
prevent us from doing our business.
Torrington
Here, then, is the contract.
McNaughten
But, first, sir, there is a little business that must be settled
first.
Torrington
Whatever you like is best. I wouldn't have been in such a hurry if you
hadn't asked me to finish drawing up the contract as soon as possible.
McNaughten
Are you suggesting you've seen me before?
Torrington
At my house.
McNaughten
When?
Torrington
A little while ago.
McNaughten
Who--me? Me?
Torrington
You, yes, you. You paid me the honor of a visit in my home. But I made
it worth your while, for I paid you sixty thousand pounds sterling.
McNaughten
Wait a minute. What did you say?
Torrington
You're trying to make some joke.
McNaughten
This is no laughing matter, I assure you. In fact, I am getting upset.
Isn't your name Torrington?
Torrington
It certainly is.
McNaughten
And are you not a solicitor?
Torrington
I am--and an honest man to boot.
McNaughten
Oh, that's something else again. Don't you have sixty thousand pounds
inheritance for me?
Torrington
I did--but no longer.
McNaughten
Why not?
Torrington
Isn't McNaughten your name?
McNaughten
Without a doubt.
Torrington
Then, I gave the sum to you, in cash and bills of exchange.
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