They valued a high place in business and social circles and their good name.

To be entangled by a bankruptcy was unthinkable.
"Then, I feel we ought to support you," Jordan replied.

"For all that, our power's not very great.

We are going to meet some opposition and if the dissatisfied people are resolute they can turn us out." "So long as I know the Board will back me, I'm not afraid of the shareholders," Cartwright declared.
"You imagine you can save the situation ?" a red-faced gentleman remarked.
"It's possible," said Cartwright dryly.
"Very well," said the other.

"We must try to see you out." They went to the table soon afterwards and the shareholders began to arrive.