"Yes, and I'm going to do something more."
"Will you put it in my hand or my hat?" inquired Talbot, jocularly.
"Toll, how much Crooked Valley stock have you?"
"A thousand shares."
"What did you buy it for?"
"To help you."
"What have you kept it for?"
"To help keep the General at the head of the management."
"Turn about is fair play, isn't it?"
"That's the adage," responded Talbot.