“Why should you suggest that I have anything to do with such a suit?”
“You seem almighty ready to assume all liability.”
“I'm not here to have childish disputes with you, sir. This is straight business.”
“Very well. What do you want?”
“Have you documents, as I have suggested?”
“I have my bill of sale. I take it for granted that the folks who sold to me are backed by papers from the underwriters.”
“That's where you are in error, unfortunately. You are all made party to a suit. Time clause, actual abandonment, right of redemption—all those matters are concerned. Of course, it means injunction and long litigation. I suggested assuming liabilities and stepping in, because I am backed by the best admiralty lawyers in New York. I repeat the offer Mr. Fogg made to you.”
“You admit that Mr. Fogg made that offer for you or your interests, do you?”
“Well, yes!” admitted Marston. “We allow Mr. Fogg to act for us in a few matters.”
“I am glad to know it. There has been so much cross-tag going on that I have been a little doubtful!”