I dealt with him, gentleman
with gentleman, under your roof!"
"I didn't think it was necessary to counsel a man like you about the
ordinary prudence required in all business matters."
"I had his word in his own office that he was heartily with me. You told
me he was as square as a brick when it came to his word. I went on that
basis, Corson!"
"I'm sorry," admitted the Senator. "I thought I knew Stewart through and
through. But I haven't been keeping in touch as closely as I ought. I have
heard things this evening--" He hesitated.
"You have heard things--and still you allowed me to go on and empty my
basket in front of him?"
"I heard 'em only after you were closeted here with him, Daunt. And I
can't believe it's as bad as it has been represented to me. And even as it
stands, I think I know how to handle him. I have already taken steps to
that end."
"How?"
"Please accept my say-so for the time being, Daunt! It isn't a matter to
be canvassed between us."
"I suppose you learn that sort of reticence in politics, even in the case
of a friend, Corson," growled the banker. "I wish I had taken a few
lessons from you before talking with one of your friends this evening.
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