To be frank, he and Mr.
Harley, with Senator Hanway and five others, are preparing for some movement in Northern Consolidated.

I don't know whether it is to be a 'bull' or a 'bear' movement, or when they will begin.

Those are matters which rest heavily on the finding of that special committee of which Senator Hanway is the chief.

Do you know when the finding may be looked for?
Can you tell me what the committee will report ?" Richard could not bring himself to speak of Senator Hanway's confidential assurances of a white report for Northern Consolidated.
From those assurances he was sure that the pool meditated a "bull" campaign, but he did not say so since he could not give his reasons.
Mr.Bayard came to the protection of his anxieties.
"Senator Hanway," went on Mr.Bayard, "has privately told a number of people that the report will favor the road." Richard was struck by the cool fullness of Mr.Bayard's information.

It was likewise impressive to learn that he was not the only one in Senator Hanway's confidence.