When he's ready he'll get after us." "For revenge ?" "Not altogether, I think," Scott replied.

"He has a pick on you and Thirlwell, but it's money he wants.

If he could let you down when he got the money, it would, no doubt, add to his satisfaction." "If he bought up a large number of the shares, it would give him a dangerous power," Agatha said thoughtfully.

"Besides, he might persuade some of the other people to vote with him.

It's unlucky we issued so many shares, although, of course, we needed the capital." Scott made a sign of agreement.