“The banks wouldn't touch northern peninsula,” said Newmark steadily, “so I had to go to private individuals.”
“So you said. Don't care who deals it out,” laughed Orde.
“Thayer backed out, so finally I got the whole amount from Heinzman,” Newmark announced.
“Didn't know the old Dutchman was that well off,” said Orde, after a slight pause.
“Can't tell about those secretive old fellows,” said Newmark.
Orde hesitated.
“I didn't know he was friendly enough to lend us money.”
“Business is business,” replied Newmark.