His chief nodded a dismissal to the secretary before answering.
“I have considered it.”
“But—surely it isn’t wise to reject his advances before we know what they are.”
“I haven’t rejected them. I’ve simply explained that we are doing business on equal terms. Even if I meant to compromise, it would pay me to let him know he doesn’t own me.”
“He may decide not to offer his proposition.”
“It wouldn’t worry me if he did.”
Eaton knew he must speak now if his protest were to be of any avail. “It would worry me a good deal. He has shown an inclination to be friendly. This answer is like a slap in the face.”
“Is it?”
“Doesn’t it look like that to you?”
Ridgway leaned back in his chair and looked thoughtfully at his friend. “Want to sell out, Steve?”