"He's probably moved so long ago that we've never noticed it." "In any case," hazarded Magnus, "it is scarcely probable that the deal--whatever it is to be--has been consummated.

If we act quickly, there may be a chance." "Act quickly! How ?" demanded Annixter.

"Good Lord! what can you do?
We're cinched already.

It all amounts to just this: YOU CAN'T BUCK AGAINST THE RAILROAD.

We've tried it and tried it, and we are stuck every time.