We shall need to get offices in a good locality.'
'To tell the truth, Mr. Longworth, Kenyon and I have not very much money,
and we do not want to enter into any expense that is needless.'
'My dear sir, it is not needless. This business is one of those things
into which, if you go boldly, you win; while if you go gingerly, on the
economical plan, you lose everything. Of course, if there is to be a
scarcity of cash, I shall have nothing to do with the scheme, because I
know how these half-economically worked affairs turn out. I have seen too
much of them. We are making a strike for sixty thousand pounds each. That
is a sum worth risking something for, and, if you will believe me, you
will not get it unless you venture something for it.'
'I suppose that is true.'
'Yes, it is very true. Of course I've had more experience in matters of
this kind than either of you, and I know we shall have to get good
offices, with a certain prosperous look about them. People are very much
influenced by appearances. Now, if you like, I will see to getting the
offices and to engaging a solicitor. Every step must be taken under legal
advice, otherwise we may get into a very bad tangle and spend a great
deal more money in the end.'
'Very well,' said Wentworth. 'Is there anything else you can suggest?'
'Not just at present; nothing need be done until Kenyon comes back, and
then we can have a meeting to see what is the best way to proceed.
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