One glance at Jack's face told the story of the afternoon.
"You have done nothing, Jack ?" he asked in a despondent tone.
"No--have you ?" "Nothing.

Portman has gone to his place on Long Island, the others were out.

Whom did you see ?" "Some people we do business with; some of them laughed at me; some gave me advice; none of them had any money." "I expected it.

I don't think you are quite aware of what you ask, my dear boy." "Perhaps I am not, but I am beginning to see.

It is a new experience for me.