Wire them to deposit the bonds and stock in any New York bank and draw on McDonnell for forty thousand dollars.

That's what I'll give." Gretzinger walked to the wall, where he reached down his overcoat and put it on.
"The ditch will go to weeds first," he said.
"The offer's open until to-morrow night," said Pat.
"You bloodsuckers can't put anything over on me," was the Easterner's departing declaration, as he opened the door.

"I'm on to you, Carrigan.

You're backing Bryant and will finish the ditch.

We'll just sit tight on our bonds and stock." Pat watched him go.
"I hate to make money for men like them," he remarked to the engineer, "but I guess I can't help it, because I'll not let you down, Lee, for a matter of cash payment.