corridas of the Street are just like those of Spain. It is the climax that differs. There the ring is swept by a supe, here it is struck by a crisis. That crisis may come next week, next month, next year. But it will come. It can no more desert the heavens of political economy than the stars can deviate from their course. It is not here yet, the bull is very lively, he is tossing everything sky high, but just when he is at his best and fiercest, just when you are shouting yourselves hoarse, the great espada , whose name is Time, with one swift thrust will transfix him. That is the fate of bulls.”
“We are to be transfixed, are we?” said Annandale.
Marie looked over at Loftus. “Had I not better sell?”
Orr turned to her. “No; hold on and lose. A loss, particularly a first loss, is always a good investment. Besides, if you will permit me to say, you should have no heed of such things. No, Miss Leroy. You should content yourself with continuing to be. A woman who does only that acquires a charm almost supernatural. This was the occupation of