“Yes, I did,” said Loudon.
“Was there money in that?”
“All the way,” responded Loudon.
“And perhaps you bought a wreck?” asked another.
“Yes, sir,” said Loudon.
“How did that pan out?” pursued the questioner.
“Well, mine was a peculiar kind of wreck,” replied Loudon. “I don’t know, on the whole, that I can recommend that branch of industry.”
“Did she break up?” asked some one.
“I guess it was rather I that broke down,” says Loudon. “Head not big enough.”
“Ever try the blackmail?” inquired Havens.