On top of Richard's wonder Mr.Bayard piled another marvel.

He declared that he did not believe the word of Senator Hanway.
"He is a fox for caution," quoth Mr.Bayard, "and I cannot think he told the truth.

Believe me, the committee's report will tear Northern Consolidated to pieces.

The market has been exceedingly strong since the beginning of the year.

He will watch, and plump in that adverse report the moment general prices show a weakness." Richard, while taken by the reasoning of Mr.Bayard, was not convinced.
However, he asked Mr.Bayard what might be done.
"Remembering always," said Richard, "that the one purpose I have in view is the overthrow of Storri." "Every member of that pool," returned Mr.Bayard, "has made himself fair game.