He owned inborn traits to steal and creep upon his prey of money.

Being in Washington, and looking up and down, he was quick to note the strategic propriety of an alliance with Mr.Harley.

Mr.Harley had connections with American millionaires; most of all, he was the _alter ego_ of a powerful congressional figure.

Storri could talk with Mr.Harley; Mr.Harley could talk with Senator Hanway.

Since Congress would be required for the success of Storri's plans, this last was to be of prime importance.
Because Mr.Harley made it his affectation to be boisterously frank and friendly upon short acquaintance, Storri met no vexatious delays in coming to an understanding with him.