. . . . Promoters reserve the right to advance
prices without further notice.
"There, Major, is a prospectus that caarries conviction on its vehy
face," said the colonel, reaching for the document.
I complimented the eminent financier on his skill, and was about to
ask him what it all meant, when the colonel, who had been studying it
carefully, broke in with:--
"Fitz, there is one thing you left out."
"Yes, I know, the name of the banker; I haven't found him yet."
"No, Fitz; but the words, '_Subscriptions opened Simultaneously in
New York, London, Richmond_,' and"--
"Cartersville?" suggested Fitz.
"Certainly, suh."
"Any money in Cartersville?"
"No, suh, not much; but we can _subscribe_, can't we? The name
and influence of our leadin' citizens would give tone and dignity to
any subscription list. Think of this, suh!" and the colonel traced
imaginary inscriptions on the back of Fitz's prospectus with his
forefinger, voicing them as he went on:--
The Hon. JOHN PAGE LOWNES, Member of the State Legislature.
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