My mind had grasped all John Grier intended, and I have the business at my fingers' ends.

There was no risk with me.

I've proved it.
I've added five per cent to the value of the business since John Grier died.

I can double the value of it in twenty years--and easy at that." "If you make up your mind to do it, you will," she said with admiration, for the man was persuasive, and he was playing a game in which he was a master.
Her remarks were alive with banter, for Tarboe's humour was a happiness to her.
"How did I buy your approval ?" he questioned alertly.
"By ability to put a bad case in a good light.

You had your case, and you have made a real success.