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—more particularly as regards the interior of the country. I am informed, however, that a number of inundations manifested themselves in the coastal regions, while at sea there were considerable storms, and—as far as I can judge from the information at my disposal—there will be a number of losses in shipping. In this respect Mr. Vandergold will perhaps incur some liabilities



What does that matter, as long as we don’t.



But here comes Mr. Vandergold himself from his office



And he always has more accurate news than Mr. Dollarson.



What else do you want to know? Mr. Vandergold will only confirm to you what you have already been told by me.

[Enter.



But Mr. Vandergold is more wealthy and has a bigger factory



Good-day, Mr. Vandergold. Our respects to you, sir.