THIS is the story of something for nothing—of making the other fellow pay. This making the other fellow pay, of getting something for nothing, explains the lust for franchises, mining rights, tariff privileges, railway control, tax evasions. All these things mean monopoly, and all monopoly is bottomed on legislation. Read on and gain an insight on how the principle character, Mr Palmer, evolves from a young, enterprising, self-employed trader into joining in league with big business, further consolidating his wealth and power.
