The context of the following conversation is Sydney shone like the sun in their eyes, though she was secretly a petty person.:
Sydney says I have them all wrapped around my finger..
The friend responds You have played your part very well my friend..
Sydney responds It has been hard to keep up pretences just to get the money..
The friend responds You only have a few more weeks and it will be yours..
Sydney responds I can't even stand for that old man to be around me..
The friend responds We will be together soon!.