“But what if you make more money by following other laws that are more just, more rational?” said the Don.
“The ‘no fence’ law is rational enough for me,” said Miller.
“And so say I,” said Mathews.
“And I,” said Gasbang.
Hughes nodded approvingly, but he was too much of a hypocrite to commit himself in words.
“We did not come to discuss the ‘no fence’ law, but only to propose something that will put more money in your pockets than killing dumb beasts,” said Mr. Mechlin.
“Then propose something practicable,” said Mathews.
“I think what has been proposed is practicable enough,” Darrell said.
“Certainly it is,” Mr. Mechlin added.
“I don't see it,” said Mathews.