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"There, Major, is a prospectus that caarries conviction on its vehy face," said the colonel, reaching for the document.
I complimented the eminent financier on his skill, and was about to ask him what it all meant, when the colonel, who had been studying it carefully, broke in with:—
"Fitz, there is one thing you left out."
"Yes, I know, the name of the banker; I haven't found him yet."
"No, Fitz; but the words, 'Subscriptions opened Simultaneously in
New York, London, Richmond,' and"—
"Cartersville?" suggested Fitz.
"Certainly, suh."
"Any money in Cartersville?"
"No, suh, not much; but we can subscribe, can't we? The name and influence of our leadin' citizens would give tone and dignity to any subscription list. Think of this, suh!" and the colonel traced imaginary inscriptions on the back of Fitz's prospectus with his forefinger, voicing them as he went on:—