An oak-panelled conference room. Lawrence's first vice-president reading the proposal. The board of directors. The major stockholders. Smaller ones. Attorneys-in-fact for both Lawrence and Black.

And Bob Standskill!

What was Standskill doing here?

But the first vice-president had finished reading the proposal and was asking for a vote.

Lawrence—forty-five thousand shares—yes!

Maryk—twenty thousand shares—no!

Carrese—nine thousand shares—no!

Tonemont—seven thousand shares—no!

Black—four thousand shares—yes!

Turitz—five thousand shares—no!