“Oh, forget that! Can’t you have a little sense, if only in your own interests?”
Phil smiled.
“I was always a bit of a fool, Brenchfield, where my own interests were concerned. But I am gaining wisdom as I go along.”
“Then, in heaven’s name, take this chance when it is offered you. No man can do more than I am willing to do now. You won’t have to work another stroke in your life.”
Phil’s eyebrows raised in surprise.
“Gee,––but that would be a pleasant prospect,––I don’t think!”
Brenchfield held out his hand. “Is it a go?”
Phil was almost convinced by the sincere ring in Brenchfield’s voice. He glanced into the latter’s face, but the Mayor’s eyes failed to play up to the sound he had put into his voice.
“Do you honestly mean all you say?” asked Phil.