Sarcastic as it frequently was on the question of Monty's extravagance, there was a splendor about the Aladdin-like entertainment which had a charm.
Beneath the outward disapproval there was a secret admiration of the superb nerve of the man.

And there was little reluctance to help him in the wild career he had chosen.

It was so easy to go with him to the edge of the precipice and let him take the plunge alone.

Only the echo of the criticism reached Brewster, for he had silenced Harrison with work and Pettingill with opportunities.

It troubled him little, as he was engaged in jotting down items that swelled the profit side of his ledger account enormously.