Finally she said, almost abruptly: "Will you take charge of this with Dick?
He likes you and respects your judgment; I'm sure you'd help steady him down.

Of course you lack practical experience, but you can take in a practical man who will supply this element.

Practical experience is one of the commonest articles on the market; vision and initiative are among the rarest--and you have them.

What do you say ?" Larry could not say anything at once.

The suddenness of her offer, the largeness of his opportunity, bewildered him for the moment.