But the time will come--soon, probably--when your view will conflict with that of the majority of the board.

Then out you'll go; and your years of intelligent labor will be destroyed." It was plain in Arthur's face that this common-sense statement of the case produced instant and strong effect.

He merely said: "Well, one must take that risk." "Not necessarily," replied Whitney; he was talking in the most careless, impersonal way.

"A man of your sort, with the strength and the ability you inherit, and with the power that they give you to play an important part in the world, doesn't let things drift to ruin.

I intend, ultimately, to give my share of the Ranger-Whitney Company to Tecumseh--I'm telling you this in confidence." Arthur glanced quickly at the great financier, suspicion and wonder in his eyes.
"But I want it to be a value when I give it," continued Whitney; "not the worse than worthless paper it threatens to become.