Tell them the managers are old friends of your husband.

Get them to bring in their money, madam, and secure a fortune!" Mr.Topman now showed the little woman the discolored dollars, a matter of great importance, which Mr.Gusher had omitted.
"Our motto is, madam, 'Never invest your money until you have seen your basis.' If you see your basis, and it is satisfactory, then come down with your money and await your fortune.

You see the basis, now put your faith in the firm!" concluded Mr.Topman, politely bowing the little woman out.

She took her departure for home, fully satisfied that she had a good friend in Mr.Topman, and that she had made a permanent investment..