Besides, I know an investment that would give me eight per cent." "Then, if you're satisfied the venture is not risky, you ought to buy the shares." "I want to buy, but it's a small, private company and the people stipulate I must take a large block.

I have not enough money." Cartwright doubted, but her plan was obvious.

"When trade is slack, one ought to be careful about investing in a private company that pays eight per cent," he said.

"After all, it might be prudent to be satisfied with a small profit." "But I'm not satisfied and your dividend is remarkably small! Are you really unable to make it larger ?" "One can't pay dividends out of capital.

Anyhow, one can't keep it up for long!" "Then, as I mean to make a plunge, I must sell some of the investments that don't earn me much.