All I want is to have you do what you would do to any reputable business man who came to you with a contract running into the millions of dollars--to give me credit for that machinery.

It's a fair proposition.

Come in with me on it, and we'll forget the rest.

Stay out--and I fight!" For a long moment, Kilbane Worthington paced the floor, his hands clasped behind him, his rather thin head low upon his chest.

Then, at last, he looked up.
"How long are you going to be in town ?" "Until this matter's settled." "Where are you staying ?" "The Touraine." "Very well.