Hand had never acted on this suggestion but he had thought.
It was not until the incidents relating to Cowperwood and Mrs.Hand had come to light that things financial and otherwise began to darken up.
Hand, being greatly hurt in his pride, contemplated only severe reprisal.

Meeting Schryhart at a directors' meeting one day not long after his difficulty had come upon him, he remarked: "I thought a few years ago, Norman, when you talked to me about this man Cowperwood that you were merely jealous--a dissatisfied business rival.

Recently a few things have come to my notice which cause me to think differently.

It is very plain to me now that the man is thoroughly bad--from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet.
It's a pity the city has to endure him." "So you're just beginning to find that out, are you, Hosmer ?" answered Schryhart.

"Well, I'll not say I told you so.