I understand from one or two friends that he's at outs with Cowperwood, and we can't afford to offend him.

I'd like to, but no more for me--not at present, anyhow." "Why, Simmons," replied Addison, "these fellows are simply cutting off their noses to spite their faces.

These stock and bond issues are perfectly good investments, and no one knows it better than you do.
All this hue and cry in the newspapers against Cowperwood doesn't amount to anything.

He's perfectly solvent.

Chicago is growing.