“Yes,” assented Trevor, “and I know how to raise it. In fact, I have almost agreed to market one hundred thousand dollars’ worth of bonds of the Dover & Springfield Short Line Railroad, and I want you to help me do it.”
CHAPTER XIV
A RAILROAD STRIKE
“It’s a bad outlook, lad,” said old John Griscom.
The veteran engineer was serious and anxious as he pronounced the words. He and Ralph were proceeding down the tracks beyond the round-house, just returned from their regular run from the city.
“It’s a strike, is it?” inquired Ralph.
“Worse than a strike,” replied Griscom. “The railroad men’s union is in a squabble among themselves and a fight is on. That means trouble and damage all around.”