In other words, we give a lot of disappointed stockholders par value for about ninety cents on the dollar.

But Farrell can look after all that.

He 's got to have something to keep him busy as attorney for the company." A step on the veranda, and Mother Howard entered, a package under her arm, which she placed in Anita's lap.

The girl looked up at the man who stood beside her.
"I promised," she said, "that I 'd tell you about the Denver road." He leaned close.
"That is n't all you promised--just before I left you this morning," came his whispered voice, and Harry, at the window, doubled in laughter.
"Why did n't you speak it all out ?" he gurgled.

"I 'eard every word." Anita's eyes snapped.
"Well, I don't guess that's any worse than me standing behind the folding doors listening to you and Mother Howard gushing like a couple of sick doves!" "That 'olds me," announced Harry.