"Well, let them if they know how."
"You have patented your discovery?"
"I have tried, but our patent laws are an outrage."
"Exactly. And, after all, there's not much mystery in concrete."
"Well?" he said, in a tone of inquiry.
"Well, before you are aware you may have competition, or, as I said just now, the raw material may run out."
"I cannot conceive that honourable men will try to go behind their promise."
"As individuals, no; but you are dealing with a company."
"Well, what is the difference?"
Mr. Telfer laughed.