Banneker made his proposition. “You spoke of my being a novice. I admit the weak spot. I want more experience. You can afford to try this out for six months. In fact, you can’t afford not to. Something has got to be done with The Patriot, and soon. It’s losing ground daily.”
“You are mistaken,” returned Marrineal.
“Then the news-stands and circulation lists are mistaken, too,” retorted the other. “Would you care to see my figures?”
Marrineal waved away the suggestion with an easy gesture which surrendered the point.
“Very well. I’m backing the new editorial idea to get circulation.”
“With my money,” pointed out Marrineal.
“I can’t save you the money. But I can spread it for you, that three hundred dollars.”
“How, spread it?”
“Charge half to editorial page: half to the news department.”
“On account of what services to the news department?”