But there was mockery in his voice, and his eyes were alight with cunning.

In the atmosphere about him was complacency which suggested that Warden knew exactly what he was doing; that he had knowledge unsuspected by Lawler, and that he had no doubt that, ultimately, Lawler would accept his offer.
"Not a steer at twenty-five," returned Lawler.
"That price means immediate shipment," pursued Warden.

"The railroads are having some trouble with their rolling stock--it is hard to get cars.

Some shippers are not getting them at all.

And the shortage will grow." "Perhaps it will.