"Quite so—every man for himself."
"Not with me. I've given my word on the Coke and Iron deal. I'll see it through. Tell Gunther I'll sell out at 80 all or nothing, and give him twenty-four hours."
Haggerdy stretched out his hand in farewell.
"Are you sure of the other fellows, Dan?" he said slyly.
"I don't give a damn what the other fellows may do. I've given my word and I stand by that."
"I'm sorry for you, Dan," said Haggerdy, shaking his head ominously. "Telephone me if you change your mind."
"Thanks for your wishes, but don't lose any sleep—expecting," said Drake, laughing.
Bojo came out aghast.
"You don't mean to say the Atlantic Trust is in danger," he cried, foreseeing all in a glance the structures that would go toppling.
"It's in danger, all right," said Drake moodily, "but they won't—they don't dare let it close—impossible!"