"I feel no desire to intrude," he explained, quietly, watching the uplifted faces.

"I believe I have never before met these gentlemen." Slavin laughed, his great white fingers drumming the table.
"It is an acquaintance easily made," he said, "provided one can afford to trot in their class, for it is money that talks at this table to-night.

Mr.Hampton, permit me to present Judge Hawes, of Denver, and Mr.Edgar Willis, president of the T.P.& R.

I have no idea what they are doing in this hell-hole of a town, but they are dead-game sports, and I have been trying my best to amuse them while they're here." Hampton bowed, instantly recognizing the names.
"Glad to assist," he murmured, sinking into a vacant chair.

"What limit ?" "We have had no occasion to discuss that matter as yet," volunteered Hawes, sneeringly.