“And what will be their first move?”
“They will probably endeavor to compromise.”
“Which means they will try to see you, for of course they know nothing of me in this transaction.”
“It is very likely they will approach me.”
“What will you do, Mr. Mackeller?”
“I shall await your instructions.”
“Oh, my instructions are of no value. I’m a mere amateur, you know, whose dependence is on you. What is your advice, Mr. Mackeller?”
“I should compromise if I were you.”
“Yes, an Englishman dearly loves a compromise, doesn’t he? But if I thought these fellows would put up a decent and interesting fight, I should like to see them squirm.”
“That isn’t business, my lord.”