A staccato chatter of excited murmurs arose.

"What became of Harran and Lyman and the Governor ?" inquired Presley.
Lyman had disappeared, alleging a business engagement, but Magnus and his younger son had retired to the library of the club on the floor above.

It was almost deserted.

They were deep in earnest conversation.
"Harran," said the Governor, with decision, "there is a deal, there, in what Cedarquist says.

Our wheat to China, hey, boy ?" "It is certainly worth thinking of, sir." "It appeals to me, boy; it appeals to me.