"Can the Associated Trust meet its Wednesday obligations without assistance?"
"And second?" he said, amazed at the detailed knowledge that her question implied.
"Second, if it can't, will the Clearing-house help it through?"
"What difference to you would it make to know?"
"It would."
"How long have you known Bernard Majendie?" he said slowly.
She accepted the question as a rebuff.
"There are my terms," she said, sinking back on the couch. "You don't wish an ally, then?"
"No."
"You don't trust me?"