Of course, before it did not matter. But now, Mr. Ben Dixon—now that I'm going to be married I wish if possible to be able to retire from business altogether, and that, of course, with my small capital I could not do unless—
MR. PEN DIXON.
(Stopping him.) Mr. Cherry, I will be frank with you. You speak of the very matter that has been in my mind. If you had come to us two or three months ago, and had asked for these shares I should have said "No." I should have said to my brother directors: This is a safe and brilliant scheme, let us keep it to ourselves. Why should we admit this man among us? Let him be content with his two and a half Goschens, his three per cent, debentures. But now, Mr. Cherry, I think of Nelly—my dear little Nelly—and I say, "Come." Come and share with us. That is the line for signature, Mr. Cherry.
ADAM CHERRY.
I have every confidence, Mr. Ben Dixon, both in you and the scheme. (Signs). Adam Cherry.
MR. PEN DIXON.
(Blots paper and takes it up and examines it.) Let me see. The full amount is payable on allotment. Shall we telegraph your brokers at the same time?
ADAM CHERRY.
Oh yes—perhaps that will be the simplest way (takes form which Ben Dixon hands to him, and writes.) Yes, I'll do so.