“And the conditions are?”
“That you’ll turn over your operating equipment to us at a fair price and sign a ten-year contract.”
“I knew you’d name those conditions. I refuse.”
“You’re making a fool of yourself—and what for?”
“For a principle! I’ve explained it to you.”
“And I’ve explained how our consolidated plan butts against your old-fashioned principle. Do you think for one minute you can stop the Comas development?”
“I’m still with the independents. We’ll see what can be done.”
“You’re licked in the Toban.”
“There’s still good fighting ground over in the Noda Valley—and some fighters are left there.”