I am really more of a fiscal agent than anything else." (This was not true, but Cowperwood preferred to have his guest think so.) Schryhart smiled.

"But, my dear sir," he explained, "you forget that I will be supplying nearly all the capital to do this." "You forget," retorted Cowperwood, "that I am not a novice.

I will guarantee to supply all the capital myself, and give you a good bonus for your services, if you want that.

The plants and franchises of the old and new companies are worth something.

You must remember that Chicago is growing." "I know that," replied Schryhart, evasively, "but I also know that you have a long, expensive fight ahead of you.