“I bought two shares in London’s Tower yesterday, sir.” Judd stood in front of Smith’s desk. “Word has spread that I am buying, and the price has risen.”
London’s TowerSmith nodded. “You’ve done well,” he said. “I’ll have the shares transferred to my name.”
“Yes, Mr Smith,” Judd bowed as he left.
Two shares here, two shares there; Judd is adding to my holdings day by day. I already own more than two-thirds of the company’s shares. Only Jackson and Bancroft possess sizeable holdings now.
Two shares here, two shares there; Judd is adding to my holdings day by day. I already own more than two-thirds of the company’s shares. Only Jackson and Bancroft possess sizeable holdings now.* * *
Smith sent out a dozen men to search for Samuel Burgess, mate of Amelia Jane, paying them a shilling a d
