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They made two or three investments that gave them quick returns and large profits. Success begets confidence. The men on change began to look upon them as rising bankers; deposits increased heavily, and so many enterprises were offered them to promote, that, without using a dollar of their own means, their commissions began to be enormous. "We are on the rising tide," said Jenvie.
Jordan was at D'Umber waiting his coming, and the joy of the meeting was immeasurable. When they became calm, Jordan said: "It war a good while, old friend, but I knowed as how y'd cum." The presence of Sedgwick in London greatly excited and alarmed Jenvie, Hamlin and Stetson.
He returned home and made his report. The three men gazed at each other with blank looks of despair. "Thirty thousand shares at £6 will take all we have," said Hamlin. "And I shorted 10,000 shares besides," said Jenvie. "So did I," said Hamlin. "So did I," said Stetson. "It seems clear enough that we are absolutely ruined," said Hamlin.
This business has practically destroyed the peace of our own homes. My wife never gave me a look of thorough contempt until to-day." "Neither did mine," said Jenvie. Then there was a long silence. At last Jenvie said: "Hamlin, there is but one thing to do.
But amid all the contending emotions, Sedgwick kept a furtive watch upon the two old men. They were exceedingly gracious, but they gave Sedgwick the impression that they were striving too hard to be agreeable. Jack was in the seventh heaven. He tried to conceal his joy, but every moment he would glance at Rose Jenvie with a look in his eyes which was enough to show any miner where his bonanza was.
I have their address and we will chase them up to-morrow, but I do not like the look of things at all. Why, Rose Jenvie in one season in London would blossom out and shine like a gold bar." "Stuff," answered Sedgwick. "In Texas we always noticed that if we ever turned out a blood mare she was sure to pick up the sorriest old mustang on the range for a running mate.
He wanted the lion's share of that money, and, more than ever, he wanted Jack to marry Grace. Then what did Jack mean by bringing a prize-fighter home with him? He was worried. Finally he determined to consult with Jenvie, his partner.
On that same day, Sedgwick sought Grace, and made clear to her the situation, explaining how Jack had been wronged, what he had advised to do him, and unfolded his own plan to leave the next day, so soon as Browning and Miss Jenvie should be married with Jordan for South Africa, to see if it was worth while to try to bring out the property, explaining that if the mine gave no strong promise he would be back in two or three months.
Browning queried. "How should I know?" answered his sister; "but there is the door-bell. Hurry Jack! This way to the library!" Rose Jenvie came in. Grace met and greeted her in the hall. "Why, Grace," said Rose, "you have been crying. What is wrong, dear?" "Nothing is wrong," said Grace, "nothing at all, and I have not been crying." And all the time the tears were running down her cheeks.
We will, by Jove! If he does not, then you must help me hold the fort in this hotel until I can bring my wife here," and he blushed like a girl when he spoke the word "wife." The day wore heavily away. It was almost dark when a carriage stopped at the hotel and the cards of Archibald Hamlin and Percival Jenvie were brought in.
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