"It is—to him."
"Then why not to me?—it's all in the family."
He looked at her blankly a moment and then laughed and shook his head.
"No—there's too much risk."
"I expected to risk something."
He sat down in his chair before her and put his hands over hers.
"See here, Rita. You'll have to let me think this thing out and take my own time. I never put my friends into anything I don't believe in myself. If you're looking for an investment here I'll find you something. I know a dozen good things."
"You can't prevent my getting that stock if I want it," she broke in.
"The Amalgamated can."
"I'll go to the General and tell him I insist on having it. He's a little afraid of me."