Constant reading and observation finally convinced him that Lumber and Fuel Common was the one stock in which he could safely plunge.

Casting aside all apprehension, so far as Swearengen Jones was concerned, he prepared for what was to be his one and only venture on the Stock Exchange before the 23d of the following September.

With all the cunning and craftiness of a general he laid his plans for the attack.

Gardner's face was the picture of despair when Brewster asked him to buy heavily in Lumber and Fuel.
"Good heavens, Monty," cried the broker, "you're joking.

Lumber is away up now.