"You think you are safe?" said Jacob.
"I think nothing; I act. If I fail, I fail, and don't cry!" he shouted.
"You are exasperating, Peter; come, now, let's get down to business—what will we raise it on first?" asked Jacob.
"On every resort in town; I'll send word tonight to my entire force to press on the screws," answered Peter.
"Good!" exclaimed Jacob, now in full accord with Peter's views.
"Have you seen Monroe?" asked Peter, now turning to a new subject.
"Had a talk with him yesterday."
"What did he say?"
"Said he was with us still."
"Can he be trusted?"