He could work no more.

For several days thereafter he was an unpleasant person to do business with.
On mature consideration, what amazed him as much as anything else was the fact that Gray had made good in so short a time and in such a big way.

Evidently, however, it was only another story of a lucky break and an overnight fortune--a common occurrence these days.

But it was doubly unfortunate under the circumstances, for already Nelson was carrying a load equal to his strength, and he told himself that he could not afford to be distracted, even temporarily, by the irresponsible actions of a maniac.

One never could tell what a madman would do.