He was hard-up, and I lent him my pile and took those shares.

He died afterward." "Of course he did," said Demorest severely.

"They always do.

Nothing kills a man more quickly than an action of that kind." Nevertheless the two partners regarded Barker rummaging among some loose clothes and papers with a kind of paternal toleration.

"If you can't find them, bring out your government bonds," suggested Stacy.