"I have reason to know that Alden does not like you, Sargent."
"I am also aware of that."
"You are a shrewd fellow."
"Not very, sir, but any one can see Alden has no confidence in me. A day never passes without his showing it."
"How would you like his place, Sargent?"
"It would be the happiest day of my life when I could displace the fellow by stepping into his shoes."
"Would you be willing to take any chances to accomplish that very thing?"
"Yes, sir, I would do anything—except resort to bloodshed—to become cashier."
"I have a reason for wishing to get rid of him."