6/16 He came into his father's money, just after he went out of office, and bought into the East Coast Machinery Company when it was on its last legs. He's president," again the smile, "and I know he'd be glad to have your order." Houston continued the sarcasm. In fact, I think I'd refuse to buy any machinery if I couldn't get it from such a dear friend as Worthington was. It wasn't his fault that I wasn't sent to the penitentiary." "No, that's right, boy." Old Lawyer Mason was quietly reminiscent. |