“He wanted me to ask what you are going to do about it,” said John.
“What does he expect we ’ll do?” it was smooth and non-committal.
John consulted the paper. “He expects you ’ll pay for them.”
A little look crossed the man’s face. “Oh, no. I guess not.”
“He asked me to say that otherwise he will take action.”
The man’s face fell a little. “Take it into court—He can’t win.”
“They ’ve just won against the Lake Shore—those planting machines.”
“That was Indiana,” said the man quickly.
“Yes, that was Indiana. But McKinnon has three or four other similar cases, scattered about. He says they ’ve all won.”
“I told Buxton it was a fool thing to do!” muttered the man half under his breath.