I've heard all about you, even in New York.

You're the man who, according to everybody, now holds the finances of the Pacific Slope in his hands.

And," he added, leaning affectionately towards his old partner, "I don't know any one better equipped in honesty, straightforwardness, and courage for such a responsibility than you." "I only wish," said Stacy, looking thoughtfully at Demorest, "that I didn't hold nearly a million of your money included in the finances of the Pacific Slope." "Why," said the smiling Demorest, "as long as I am satisfied ?" "Because I am not.

If you're satisfied, I'm a wretched idiot and not fit for my position.

Now, look here, Phil.