13/24 The discount will make the paper attractive to small investors, among whom it will be peddled and who want long-time securities. And you'll profit from that along with the rest of us; we couldn't leave you out if we wished." "No, you can't leave me out of your calculations," said Bryant, grimly. "It will equal the amount of the discount. In a year or so we'll all be out from under with bonds and stock liquidated dollar for dollar. In other words, with our profits in cash in the bank instead of in notes." "And somebody else holding the sack, eh ?" Bryant's aquiline nose came down a little as he asked the question. |