B. & Co. got paid up for it--downtown and uptown.
You ought to hear the boys at the Magnolia talk about it. My
scheme is not that kind; I'm on the ground floor; got some of the
promoter's stock. When you are through with your railroad contract
and get your money, let me know. I can show you a thing or two;--
open your eyes! No Wall Street racket, remember,--just a plain
business deal."
"There won't be much money left over, Garry, from the 'fill' and
tunnel work, if we keep on. We ought to have a cyclone next to
finish up with; we've had about everything else."
"You're all through, Jack," replied Garry with emphasis.
"I'll believe that when I see it," said Jack with a smile.
"I tell you, Jack, YOU ARE ALL THROUGH. Do you understand? Don't
ask me any questions and I won't tell you any lies. The first
thing that strikes you will be a check, and don't you forget it!"
Jack's heart gave a bound. The information had come as a surprise
and without his aid, and yet it was none the less welcome. The
dreaded anxiety was over; he knew now what the verdict of the
Council would be.
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