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'I don't knohat I've got'

'I can tell you then You have that, and you've drawn nearly a thousand pounds since Fisker came over, in one shape or another That's not bad interest on your money'

'There was back interest due toto do with that Look here, Mr Montague I am most anxious that you should remain with us I was about to propose, only for that little rumpus the other day, that, as you're an uno out to California and probably across to Mexico, in order to get necessary infore, un I should like Of course you'd go at the Company's expense I would see to your own personal interests while you were away;--or you could appoint any one by power of attorney Your seat at the Board would be kept for you; but, should anything occur a I know,--of course you, as absent, would not share the responsibility That's what I was thinking It would be a delightful trip;--but if you don't like it, you can of course rereatest use to e of the kind, as I really haven't the time for it But,--if it is to be that way,--do be unanis;--the very soul, Mr Montague'

'But if I can't be unanimous?'

'Well;--if you can't, and if you won't takeout;-- which, pray, think about, for you would beof the railway;--then I can only suggest that you should take your £6,000 and leave us I, reatly distressed; but if you are determined that way I will see that you have your money I will make myself personally responsible for the payment of it,--soue told the great man that he would consider the whole matter, and see hiood-bye,' said Mr Mel friend adieu in a hurry 'I'ory Gribe, the Bank Director, waiting downstairs'