If caught by a sudden rally, we could fall back on the grain we hold." There was a sudden silence, until Dane said softly, "That is exactly what one of the cleverest brokers in Winnipeg recommended." "I think," said Colonel Barrington, "you heard my answer.

I am inclined to fancy that such a measure would not be advisable or fitting, Mr.Courthorne.

You, however, presumably know very little about the practical aspect of the wheat question." Winston smiled.

"On the contrary, I know a great deal." "You do ?" said Barrington sharply, and while a blunderer would have endeavored to qualify his statement, Winston stood by it.
"You are evidently not aware, sir, that I have tried my hand at farming, though not very successfully." "That at least," said Barrington dryly, as he rose, "is quite creditable." When they went into the smaller room, Winston crossed over to where Maud Barrington sat alone, and looked down upon her gravely.

"One discovers that frankness is usually best," he said.