George Winter.
We’ve gone through bad times and good together. I’ve been a good friend to you. You’ve never had anything to reproach me with till now.
James Ford.
[Brokenly.] I can’t risk the money of all these poor people again.
George Winter.
Will it satisfy you if I give up the directorship of the Middlepool Trust? Give me six months to save my face and I’ll resign.
[James Ford looks up at him, wondering if he can put any trust in George Winter. George waits for the decision with beating heart. He feels almost sick with fear.
James Ford.
I’ll tell you what I’ll do. If the bonds are in their place by four o’clock to-morrow I’ll say nothing.
George Winter.