He was a well known man on the street, and influential.

So my head began to swell, and I dreamed--a lot of foolishness.

And then--" He paused, put down his empty pipe, and sighed.
"Well, then," he continued, "came the upset.

I judged from what you said at our previous conversation, Captain, that you were well enough acquainted with Wall Street to know that queer operations take place there.

Did you read about the South Shore Trolley business ?" Captain Elisha considered.