More money was required immediately, since the securities in which he had invested had declined still further.

He had not lost his faith in them at all, knowing that they had a solid basis, and would be among the first to rise in value with returning confidence.

He had gone so far and held on so long that it was a terrible thing to give up now.

Comparatively little money would probably carry him over to perfect safety, but his means were tied up, the banks stringent, and he had already strained his credit somewhat.

Mr.Arnault's proffer occurred to him again, and at last, much as he disliked the expedient, he called upon the broker, who was affable, off-hand, and business-like.
"Yes, Mr.Muir," he said, "I can let you have thirty thousand just as well as not; as the times are, I would like some security, however." "Certainly, here are bonds marketable to-day, although depressed unnaturally.