But to his original million it had been necessary to add $58,550 which he had realized from Lumber and Fuel and some of his other "unfortunate" operations.

At least $40,000 would come to him ultimately through the sale of furniture and other belongings, and then there would be something like $20,000 interest to consider.

But luck had aided him in getting rid of his money.

The bank failure had cost him $113,468.25, and "Nopper" Harrison had helped him to the extent of $60,000.

The reckless but determined effort to give a ball had cost $30,000.