"Von Taer," the banker had said, "is an aristocrat with an independent fortune, who clings to the brokerage business because he inherited it from his father and grandfather.

I hold that such a man has no moral right to continue in business.

He should retire and give the other fellow a chance." "Why do you call him an aristocrat ?" Mr.Merrick had enquired.
"Because his family is so ancient that it shames the ark itself.

I imagine his ancestors might have furnished Noah the lumber to build his ship.

In New York the '400' all kowtow to Von Taer." "Seems to me he has the right to be a broker if he wants to," asserted Mr.Merrick.
"The right; yes.