He was sure any such policy would ruin the paper as soon as it became generally known that the editor was trying to do everything by such an absurd moral standard.
What would become of business if this standard was adopted?
It would upset every custom and introduce endless confusion.

It was simply foolishness.

It was downright idiocy.

So Clark said to himself, and when Marks was informed of the action he seconded the managing editor with some very forcible ejaculations.

What was the matter with the chief?
Was he insane?
Was he going to bankrupt the whole business?
But Edward Norman had not yet faced his most serious problem.