I go on accumulating it for only one purpose.

It buys power.

I love power--that is my passion, my ambition, to rule the world with my gold.

Do you know," he went on and leaning over the desk in a dramatic attitude, "that if I chose I could start a panic in Wall Street to-morrow that would shake to their foundations every financial institution in the country?
Do you know that I practically control the Congress of the United States and that no legislative measure becomes law unless it has my approval ?" "The public has long suspected as much," replied Shirley.

"That is why you are looked upon as a menace to the stability and honesty of our political and commercial life." An angry answer rose to his lips when the door opened and Mrs.
Ryder entered.
"I've been looking for you, John," she said peevishly.