I can't see it, said the broker with a European investment bank.

Brokerage Fidelity Capital Funding said the broker did not lie on the application.

Graham, gentlemen! said the broker, with a wave of the hand.

It is too early to comment, said the broker, who declined to be identified.

The complaint said the brokers also may be making false statements about their former employer.

A Nomura spokeswoman said the broker continued to cooperate with the SESC in its investigation.

Ford," said the broker, "I have listened attentively to what you have said.

It will bear reflection, said the broker briskly.

He said the brokers were powerful because they could decide who would get to do the deal.

Analysts said the brokers tend to over-estimate the degree of price declines that reinsurers face in reality.

Mortgage markets have only deteriorated further since then, but Layton said the broker's turnaround should not be at risk.

"We have had enough of this, Mr. Ford," said the broker, coldly.

"I am glad to hear it," said the broker, much pleased.

"I rely upon your fidelity," said the broker, not without significance.

"This is a startling revelation, Mr. Ford," said the broker, gravely.

"Tell me what you know about him," said the broker, encouragingly.