"I refused to receive any instructions from Mr.Dryfoos, whom I don't know in my relations with 'Every Other Week,' and I referred him to you." "You did ?" Fulkerson whistled.

"He owns the thing!" "I don't care who owns the thing," said March.

"My negotiations were with you alone from the beginning, and I leave this matter with you.
What do you wish done about Lindau ?" "Oh, better let the old fool drop," said Fulkerson.

"He'll light on his feet somehow, and it will save a lot of rumpus." "And if I decline to let him drop ?" "Oh, come, now, March; don't do that," Fulkerson began.
"If I decline to let him drop," March repeated, "what will you do ?" "I'll be dogged if I know what I'll do," said Fulkerson.

"I hope you won't take that stand.