Rodney. Ellery, our families are old friends. Now, if you really want to show your father you’re a money-maker, why don’t you buy some shares in our company?
Ellery. I don’t care much about the idea of being in the soap business—rather vulgar.
Rodney. But you don’t have to be in the business.
Peale. Absolutely not.
Rodney. It’s a very simple proposition. All you do is invest and then sit still and deposit your checks when we pay dividends.
Ellery. I say, that sounds a bit better.
Rodney. We’re not letting the general public in—but it’d be such a joke on your father for you to make money.
Ellery. Yes, wouldn’t it? (They all laugh) I fancy he’d be mighty glad I had sense enough to go in with you.
Rodney. Yes, wouldn’t he?
Ellery. But is it a safe investment?