If the Railroad Commission can be nominated legitimately, if your arrangements can be made without bribery, I am with you to the last iota of my ability." "Well, you can't get what you want without paying for it," contradicted Annixter.
Broderson was about to speak when Osterman kicked his foot under the table.

He, himself, held his peace.

He was quick to see that if he could involve Magnus and Annixter in an argument, Annixter, for the mere love of contention, would oppose the Governor and, without knowing it, would commit himself to his--Osterman's--scheme.
This was precisely what happened.

In a few moments Annixter was declaring at top voice his readiness to mortgage the crop of Quien Sabe, if necessary, for the sake of "busting S.Behrman." He could see no great obstacle in the way of controlling the nominating convention so far as securing the naming of two Railroad Commissioners was concerned.
Two was all they needed.

Probably it WOULD cost money.