I used to play a little when I was a student; but I do not believe in leaving anything to fortune.

I would not do it in anything else." "Well, I suppose you are right; but you miss a great deal of healthy excitement.

You have never known the joys of being short of a thousand N.P.or Wabash on a rising market." "I fear I do not understand the illustration, Mr.Barker." "No?
Well, it is not to be wondered at.

Perhaps if you ever come to New York you will take an interest in the stock market." "Ah--you were referring to stocks?
Yes, I have read a little about your methods of business, but that kind of study is not much in my line.

Why do you say Baden, though, instead of some quiet place ?" "I suppose I like a crowd.