As to
profit, I have calculated it on the strictest actuarial principles, and
find it cannot be less than L100 for every L100 invested. This may seem
small, but in these matters moderation is the soul of business. I shall
have more to say on this subject next week.
_Answers to Correspondents_.
DISMAL JEMMY.--Why do you suggest that the motto of my new company should
be, "_Stealer et fraudax_"? Is it a Latin joke? If so, don't write to me
any more. Those who deal with _me_ must be British to the backbone.
ANXIOUS.--You can't do better than send me those L50,000. I guarantee
secrecy and quick returns. The Eyeoyu Land Trust is best for your purposes
(Pref. deb. 492; stk. 18. 2. 3). Send money at once to CROESUS, E.C. Delay
might be fatal.
CAPITALIST.--No doubt, as you say, Consols are Consols; but take my advice
and don't give GOSCHEN your money. Why not try the _United Bladder Mortgage
Company_? Bladders are bound to go up. They were floated at 10 and are now
at 96. _Verb. sap._ No; L20,000 would not be too much.
"POTTER."--Something good may he done in Land Rails, if you can get near
enough. Have a shot at them by all means.
"PRACTICAL JOKER."--Quite right. Sell them.
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