[The Octopus by Frank Norris]@TWC D-Link bookThe Octopus CHAPTER II 58/119
Dyke shot a glance of suspicion at the other.
Then, reassured, he remarked: "You look it up.
You'll see I'm right." S.Behrman came forward and shook hands politely with the ex-engineer. "Anything I can do for you, Mr.Dyke ?" Dyke explained.
When he had done speaking, the clerk turned to S. Behrman and observed, respectfully: "Our regular rate on hops is five cents." "Yes," answered S.Behrman, pausing to reflect; "yes, Mr.Dyke, that's right--five cents." The clerk brought forward a folder of yellow paper and handed it to Dyke.
It was inscribed at the top "Tariff Schedule No.
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