It seems rather remarkable
that he should go in for the mine if his manager believes it to be
worthless.'
'Oh, he goes in entirely in his own private capacity. He is not at all
affected by what the manager says. The manager has nothing to do with
Melville's private affairs.'
'Still, it seems very strange, because, when Kenyon saw the manager in
the North, he claimed they did not use this material, and said it would
be of no benefit whatever to him.'
'That is very singular,' mused Longworth. 'Well, all I can say is,
Melville has intimated that he should like to have a share in this mine,
so, I take it, he and the manager do not agree as to the value of the
mineral. You can set down Mr. Melville's name with perfect confidence. I
know him very well, and I know that he's a thorough man of business.
Besides, it will be a great advantage to have a man connected with the
china trade in with us.'
There was no denying this point, so Wentworth said nothing more.
Longworth named five other persons, none of whom Wentworth knew. Then he
closed his note-book and put it in his pocket.
'The question now is: Have these gentlemen stated how much they will
subscribe?' asked Wentworth.
'No, they have not. Of course, everything will depend on how they are
impressed with what we can tell them. The great thing is to get men who
are willing even to listen to you. The rest depends on the inducements
you offer.'
'Do you expect to get any more men interested?'
'I don't think any more are needed.
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