"Hugh Worthington is one of the coldest business calculators in America." "Our road and its allies are naturally inside of all the secrets of the big cattle trust.

I have watched the old Croesus' career for years.

It's only since I got into possession of the law business of this branching-out railroad that I have been able to fathom old Worthington's designs.
"He has used young Ferris for years to quietly gather in all the loose stock of his unsuspicious partners.

You may not know that Arthur Ferris is the favorite nephew of Senator Durham, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Commerce.
"This Western visit of old Worthington's is only a betrothal trip for Ferris and Miss Alice.

The Senator and his friends will put up the legislation.
"Worthington is craftily frightening out all his Western partners and Mr.Arthur Ferris will bob up at the annual election with a stack of proxies and a power of attorney from Worthington.
"The new deal will follow the annual election, old Hugh captures the whole concern, Mr.Ferris will be not only Hugh's son-in-law but the new managing vice-president in the East.