That he was not here, reason and common sense tell me.

Opposed to this is the very positive belief of Mr.Lamar that he saw him on the day before yesterday, twice." "What had better be done under these circumstances ?" queried Mr.
Brainard.
"I wish that I could answer that question both to your satisfaction and my own," was the perplexed answer.
"What was done in New York ?" "I had several long conferences with Mr.Fenwick, whom I found a man of extensive views.

He is very sanguine, and says that he has already invested some forty thousand dollars." "Ah! So largely ?" "Yes; and will not hesitate to double the sum, if required." "His confidence is strong." "It is--very strong.

He thinks that the fewer parties engage in the matter, the better it will be for all, if they can furnish the aggregate capital required." "Why ?" "The fewer persons interested, the more concert of action there will be, and the larger individual dividend on the business." "If there should come a dividend," said Mr.Brainard.
"That is certain," replied Mr.Markland, in a very confident manner.
"I am quite inclined to the opinion of Mr.Fenwick, that one of the most magnificent fortunes will be built up that the present generation has seen." "What is his opinion of Mr.Lyon ?" "He expresses the most unbounded confidence.

Has known him, and all about him, for over ten years; and says that a man of better capacity, or stricter honour, is not to be found.