But I can assure you that you have struck the wrong man; you
cannot play with me in any such manner. I have no idea whatever of
retiring from the railroad and permitting you and Mr. Price to
exploit it, and to deprive me of the value of my holdings--"
Montague was going on, but the other interrupted him quickly. "I
recognise the justice of what you say there, Mr. Montague," said he.
"So far as your own shares are concerned, you are entitled to be
bought out. I am sure that that is a fair basis--"
"On the contrary," said Montague, "it's a basis the suggestion of
which I take as an insult. I have been the means of placing other
people at your mercy. My reputation and my promises were used for
that purpose, and to whatever I am entitled, they are entitled
equally. There can be no possible settlement except the one which I
have offered you."
Ryder could think of nothing more to say. He sat staring at the
other. And Montague, who had no desire to prolong the interview,
arose abruptly.
"I do not expect you to decide this matter immediately," he said.
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