'
"The district attorney told that story at a meeting, and the next
morning the newspapers published it. That afternoon he happened to
meet a fruit inspector, who was an old friend of his. 'Say, old
man,' said the inspector, 'who the devil told you about those
lemons?'"
The next morning Montague called at Price's office.
"Mr. Price," he said, "a matter has come up in my discussions with
Mr. Haskins about which I thought it necessary to consult you
immediately."
"What is it?" asked Price.
"Mr. Haskins informs me that it is understood that the Hill
Manufacturing Company is to be favoured in the matter of contracts."
Montague was watching Price narrowly, and he saw his jaw set grimly,
and a hostile look come upon his features. Price had been lounging
back in his chair; now, slowly, he straightened himself up, as if to
receive an attack.
"Well?" he asked.
"Is Mr. Haskins correct?" asked the other.
"He is correct."
"He also stated that you are interested in the company. Is that
true?"
"That is true."
"He also stated that the company did not manufacture, but simply
sold.
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