"What do you mean?"
"What I say, money is of no use to a dead man."
Barry started and his face went a shade paler.
"Doctors are fools," he said.
"Patients who disobey their orders can be placed in that category," said Jack.
"But I cannot give this thing up yet, Jack, it's not fair either to you or me."
"Then it will give you up, and as for myself I would sooner have to start fresh than see any harm befall you."
Barry's face softened. Seldom in his tumultuous life had he heard a friend speak in this strain.
"I have a suggestion to make," said Jack. "Float the claims into a company. We can get as much as we want out of the concern in cash and hold the bulk of the shares. A responsible manager can look after things and take all the responsibility off your shoulders."
Barry laughed as he replied—