“That’s the accepted theory,” admitted the lawyer. “What do you know of young Robson’s financial status!”
“Quite a bit. I handled the sale for Wymett.”
“Yes; yes. A good bargain for Wymett. Eh?”
“A stroke of fortune.”
“How much has Robson got behind him?”
“Not much. Twenty thousand. Perhaps twenty-five.”
Mr. Clark looked relieved. “I think we need have no misgivings.”
“I’m not so sure. A paper with radical leanings might find material in that transfer ordinance of ours when it comes up again. Even some of our good friends balk at that as pretty raw.”
“An essential step to our expansion, Dana,” said the public utilitarian blandly.
“Exactly. But an uncharitable mind mightn’t see it that way. Which reminds me: Embree is threatening a legislative investigation if the ordinance goes through.”