Alan, they are no better than thieves; all this wealth is stolen, and I thank God that you have found it out in time before you became one of them in heart as well as in name." "If you refer to the Sahara Syndicate," he said, "the idea is sound enough; indeed, I am responsible for it.

The thing can be done, great benefits would result, too long to go into." "Yes, yes, Alan, but you know that they never mean to do it, they only mean to get the millions from the public.

I have lived with my uncle for ten years, ever since my poor father died, and I know the backstairs of the business.

There have been half a dozen schemes like this, and although they have had their bad times, very bad times, he and Sir Robert have grown richer and richer.

But what has happened to those who have invested in them?
Oh! let us drop the subject, it is unpleasant.
For myself it doesn't matter, because although it isn't under my control, I have money of my own.