But his heart was as cold as the gleam of his gigantic diamond stud (real), as he smoothly greeted the next customer.

What is human suffering or disgrace in a New York crowd?
Ferris calmly refreshed himself at the Fifth Avenue's historic bar, and then, hastening away to the Trading Company's office, sharply dismissed the timorous Wade.

That fat functionary was visibly rattled when Ferris sent him home for the night.

"I shall personally direct all important matters now.

You may as well notify Bell and Edson that (for your own sake) I allow you and Somers, as well as them, to remain on duty.