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The Profiteers

CHAPTER XIII
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They represent our holdings as revised after the receipt of this morning's mail.

I should like to point out, too, sir, that they have increased out of all proportion to outside shipments, during the last four days." Phipps touched the _Times_ with his forefinger.
"Did you notice, Harrison," he asked, "that our shares touched a hundred and eighty last night on the street ?" "I was advised of it, sir," was the quiet reply.
"My fellow directors and I," Phipps continued, "are highly gratified with the services of our staff during this period of stress.

You might let them know that in the counting house.

We shall shortly take some opportunity of showing our appreciation." "You are very kind indeed, sir," the manager acknowledged, without change of countenance.

"I am sorry to have to report that Mr.Roberts wishes to leave us." "Roberts?
One of our best buyers!" Phipps exclaimed.


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