A husband who cannot, without fear of disturbing his domestic peace, put in five thousand francs, can put in ten thousand if he tells his wife, 'It is an investment;' and many a wife who has not any money of her own will persuade her husband to bring in the money we require by the proposal to take shares.

Now, what do you say to the idea ?" "I think that it is an excellent one, but what part am I to play in it ?" "In taking the part of Chairman of the Company.

I could not do so, being merely the proprietor of a Servant's Registry Office.

Hortebise, as a doctor, and more than all a homeopath, would inspire no confidence, and Catenac's legal profession prevents him appearing in the matter openly.
He will act as our legal adviser." "But really I do not see anything about me that would induce people to invest," remarked De Croisenois.
"You are too modest; you have your name and rank, which, however we may look upon them, have a great effect upon the general public.

There are many Companies who pay directors of rank and credible connection very largely.