28/60 Besides, I might possibly find it amusing. They call me a raffine; who knows but that I might discover an unsuspected charm in shop-keeping? It would look as if I were a strong man, a first-rate man, a man who dominated circumstances." "Never mind how it would look," said Newman. "It always looks well to have half a million of dollars. There is no reason why you shouldn't have them if you will mind what I tell you--I alone--and not talk to other parties." He passed his arm into that of his companion, and the two walked for some time up and down one of the less frequented corridors. |