Some of them were in society, some not, but all of them were powerful.

Why should not Cowperwood be allowed to begin all over?
He looked at him steadily, at his eyes, at his stocky body, at his smooth, handsome, mustached face.

Then he held out his hand.
"Mr.Cowperwood," he said, finally, trying to shape his words appropriately, "I needn't say that I am pleased with this interesting confession.

It appeals to me.

I'm glad you have made it to me.