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- # CHAPTER IX. TWO BUSINESS MEN TRANSACT A LITTLE BUSINESS.
## Overview
This is the ninth chapter of the novel "The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade." It details a conversation and business transaction between two men, one of whom is the president and transfer agent of the Black Rapids Coal Company.
## Context
This chapter is part of the novel [The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade](arke:01KG8AJ86G6HP7TCHND218MWGA), which was extracted from the file [the_confidence_man.txt](arke:01KG89J1JMR8XVKPA0G8ADAPC4). The novel itself is part of the larger collection [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW). This chapter follows [CHAPTER VIII. A CHARITABLE LADY.](arke:01KG8AJJRS9KN73TSWD3V3Y0QR) and precedes [CHAPTER X. IN THE CABIN.](arke:01KG8AJKFAGCCN46BE5MZN38SY).
## Contents
The chapter opens with a conversation between a collegian and a man carrying a ledger-like volume. The man, who identifies himself as the president and transfer agent of the Black Rapids Coal Company, is looking for another gentleman. He expresses a desire to give a ten-dollar bill to this man, whom he believes is suffering misfortune. The collegian, demonstrating a keen business sense, inquires about investing in the coal company. The chapter details their discussion and the eventual transaction of stock, highlighting themes of business, confidence, and human nature. The chapter is divided into four chunks, detailing the progression of their conversation and the business dealings.
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