"Well, sir," says the trooper, looking into his hat after another disconcerted pause, "I am sorry not to have given you more satisfaction. If it would be any satisfaction to any one that I should be confirmed in my judgment that I would rather have nothing to do with this by a friend of mine who has a better head for business than I have, and who is an old soldier, I am willing to consult with him. I--I really am so completely smothered myself at present," says Mr. George, passing his hand hopelessly across his brow, "that I don't know but what it might be a satisfaction to me."

"Well, sir," says the trooper, looking into his hat after a disconcerted pause, "I am sorry not to have given you more satisfaction. I am willing to consult with a friend of mine who has a better head for business than I have, and who is an old soldier. I - I think that might be best," says Mr. George, passing his hand hopelessly across his brow.
