must win Barbara in open competition.

At the theater that evening he met Harrison, who was in a state of
jubilation.

"Where did you get that tip?" asked he.

"Tip? What tip?" from Brewster.

"On the prize-fight?"

Brewster's face fell and something cold crept over him.

"How did--what was the result?" he asked, sure of the answer.

"Haven't you heard? Your man knocked him out in the fifth round--
surprised everybody."





CHAPTER X

NAPOLEON OF FINANCE


The next two months were busy ones for Brewster. Miss Drew saw him
quite as often as before the important interview, but he was
always a puzzle to her.