That would mean the greater part of the day in the saddle-- "How does it appeal to you ?" He had turned off the electricity, but as he fumbled with his embryonic idea he saw her eyes sparkle and a light of passionate hope dawn on her face.
"Oh, I should love it! But love it! Especially the fruit ranch.

That would be like France--our orchards are as wonderful as yours, even if nothing could be as big as a California ranch-- "That is, if it would not be a makeshift.

Another form of playing at life." "I can assure you that we will have to make it pay or go to the wall.

My father would probably disinherit me, for it would be breaking another tradition, and he compliments me by believing that I am the best business man in the firm at present.
"My only capital would be such of my fortune as is not tied up in the House--about a hundred thousand dollars in Government bonds.

Of course, in time, if all goes well, and California does not have another setback--if business improves all over the world--I shall be able to take the rest of my money out, that I put into this end of the business after the fire; but that may be ten years hence.