“I don't understand you,” said Montague; “I thought that we were to advertise for bids.”
“Yes,” replied Haskins, “but that company is to get the contracts, all the same.”
“You mean,” asked Montague, “that we are not to give them to the lowest bidder?”
“I'm afraid not,” said the other.
“Has Price said anything to you to that effect?”
“He has.”
“But I don't understand,” said Montague; “what is this Hill Manufacturing Company?”
And Haskins smiled. “It's a concern that Price has organised himself,” he said.
Montague stared in amazement. “Price himself!” he gasped.
“His nephew is president of the company,” added the other.