lacked in a great measure the two things that are necessary for distinction in any field—magnetism and vision
He took a cigar and struck a match.
. Cowperwood's position. As a result, he had become the soul of caution. Unfortunately, for him, he lacked in a great measure the two things that are necessary for distinction in any field—magnetism and vision. He was not destined to be a great financier, though he was marked out to be a moderately successful one.
