"
There was a note in his voice that Robin did not like. It savoured of
arrogance.
"I daresay Count Quinnox can attend to all the details, Mr. Blithers.
I have the power of veto, of course, but I shall be guided by the
counsel of my ministers. You need have no hesitancy in dealing with--
"
"That's not the point, Prince. I am a business man,--as perhaps you
know. I make it a point never to deal with any one except the head of
a concern, if you'll pardon my way of putting it. It isn't right to
speak of Growstock as a concern, but you'll understand, of course.
Figure of speech."
"I can only assure you, sir, that Graustark is in a position to
indemnify you against any possible chance of loss. You will be amply
secured. I take it that you are not coming to our assistance through
any desire to be philanthropic, but as a business proposition, pure
and simple. At least, that is how we regard the matter. Am I not
right?"
"Perfectly," said Mr. Blithers. "I haven't got sixteen millions to
throw away. Still I don't see that that has anything to do with my
request that you be present at the conference to-night.
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