We're in this thing together. It's a case of sink or swim
for just us two--not any one else--just us--don't you get that? Butler
couldn't or wouldn't do what I wanted him to do--get Mollenhauer and
Simpson to support the market. Instead of that they are hammering it.
They have a game of their own. It's to shake us out--can't you see that?
Take everything that you and I have gathered. It is up to you and me,
George, to save ourselves, and that's what I'm here for now. If you
don't let me have three hundred and fifty thousand dollars--three
hundred thousand, anyhow--you and I are ruined. It will be worse for
you, George, than for me, for I'm not involved in this thing in any
way--not legally, anyhow. But that's not what I'm thinking of. What I
want to do is to save us both--put us on easy street for the rest of our
lives, whatever they say or do, and it's in your power, with my help, to
do that for both of us. Can't you see that? I want to save my business
so then I can help you to save your name and money." He paused, hoping
this had convinced Stener, but the latter was still shaking.
"But what can I do, Frank?" he pleaded, weakly.
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