And if you're inquiring, I'll remark that its considerable responsibility.

Go off yonder by yourself and think it over a bit." Bryant left the old contractor lighting a fresh cigar.

He walked to another bench a short distance away, where he sat down.

In his first exultation at perceiving a fighting chance to save the project he had seen only the opportunity, but Carrigan's unexpected turn of the subject had brought him back to earth.

He was guardian, as well as dispenser, of company funds.