In this he reckoned on Storri's rapacity, to which a million of dollars was as a mouthful.

Given a foretaste of what riches should dwell therein, Storri would desire with triple intensity to push forward in his earth-girdling dream of Credit Magellan.

The conquest of Northern Consolidated would teach him to look upon the rest as sure.

Being in this frame, Mr.Harley argued that Storri, feeling his inability to go forward without him, might be softened to the touch of reason.

Under these pleasant new conditions, with Credit Magellan hopefully launched, Storri could be treated with.
Mr.Harley would then feel his way to some safe compromise; he would invent an offer for those French shares which should present both peril and profit.