I recall that you were willing to compromise on a half-and-half basis with me before, and I was wondering whether you were still of that mind." "Sit down, sit down, Mr.Schryhart," remarked Cowperwood, cheerfully, waving the new-comer to a chair.

"I'm pleased to see you again.

No, I'm no more anxious for a rate war than you are.

As a matter of fact, I hope to avoid it; but, as you see, things have changed somewhat since I saw you.

The gentlemen who have organized and invested their money in this new city gas company are perfectly willing--rather anxious, in fact--to go on and establish a legitimate business.