G· C·—I will have you discharged from the Chicago & Alton Railroad Company.

GROSVENOR—(Goes on his knees and shrieks) Oh, say not so!

G· C·—Ah ha! but I do say so.

GROSVENOR—Oh, be merciful as you are strong. Beat me, ruin me, kill me, but do not let me leave the Alton.

G· C·—Then do as I command you; become a commonplace young man.