I see no moral at all." "Why, suppose that nobody wanted to retreat, but that the Bank was only to be carried over a dangerous place, then credit is a bridge, isn't it?
If it were out of money, it could live upon its credit until it got the money back again." "Clearly," answered Mr.Newt.
"And if it extended its operations, it would acquire even more credit ?" "Yes." "Because people, believing in the solvency of the Bank, would suppose that it extended itself because it had more means ?" "Yes." "And would not feel any dust in their eyes ?" "No," said Mr.Newt, following his son closely.
"Well, then; don't you see ?" "No, I don't see," replied the father; "that is, I don't see what you mean." "Why, father, look here! I come into your business.

The fact is known.
People look.

There's no whisper against the house.

We extend ourselves; we live liberally, but we pay the bills.

Every body says, 'Newt & Son are doing a thumping business.' Perhaps we are--perhaps we are not.