No, there was nothing to be done--not one thing.
Dyke, at last alone and driving his team out of the town, turned the business confusedly over in his mind from end to end.

Advice, suggestion, even offers of financial aid had been showered upon him from all directions.

Friends were not wanting who heatedly presented to his consideration all manner of ingenious plans, wonderful devices.

They were worthless.

The tentacle held fast.