"The directors keep saying that they are in a prosperous condition, even if the stock drops." He almost betrayed himself.
John Sargent laughed that curious, inflexible laugh of his.

"Lord, I know all about that," said he.

"I had some once.

First one thing and then another came up to hinder the working of the mine and the payments of dividends.

First there wasn't any water, an unprecedented dry season in those parts, oldest inhabitants for evidence.