His finger, however, stopped on the Wide West Extension.

"Mr.Barker will be wanting to sell some of this stock.

What is it quoted at now ?" "Sixty." "But I would prefer that Mr.Barker should not offer in the open market at present.

Give him seventy for it--private sale; that will be ten thousand dollars paid to his credit.

Advise the Branch of this at once, and to keep the transaction quiet." "Yes, sir," responded the clerk as he moved towards the door.