I want to save the Cartwright line, to pilot it into port, and, if there is no rash meddling, I believe I can.

But I warn you the thing is in no other's power.

Well, I have finished.

You must choose whether your directors go or not." There was an awkward silence, and then somebody asked: "Will the chairman state if he has a plan for meeting a situation he admits is difficult ?" Cartwright smiled rather grimly.

"I will not make a public statement that might be useful to our antagonists! So long as I am chairman, you must trust me.