Because of the narrow area into which the commercial life of the city tended to congest itself, this property and these streets were immensely valuable--among the most valuable in the whole city.

Also he observed that if this loop did come here its cars, on their return trip along Dearborn Street, would pass by his very door--the office of the Press--thereby enhancing the value of that property of which he was the owner.
"I certainly do, Mr.Haguenin," returned Cowperwood, emphatically, in answer to his query.

"Personally, I should think Chicago would be glad to pay a bonus to get its street-railway service straightened out, especially where a corporation comes forward with a liberal, conservative programme such as this.

It means millions in growth of property values on the North Side.

It means millions to the business heart to have this loop system laid down just as I suggest." He put his finger firmly on the map which he had brought, and Haguenin agreed with him that the plan was undoubtedly a sound business proposition.