It will take a heap of money."
Maison reflected. "And you want me to supply it," he said. "Yes, that
project will require a large sum. H'm! It is--er--do you purpose to
try to handle the project yourself, Mr. Bransford?"
"Me an' Mary Bransford. I'll hire an engineer."
Maison's cheeks reddened a trifle. He seemed to lose interest slightly.
"Don't you think it is rather too big a thing for one man to
handle--aided by a woman?" He smiled blandly at Sanderson. "I have
thought of the water situation in the basin. It is my opinion that it
might be worked out successfully.
"Why not organize a company--say a company composed of influential and
powerful men like Silverthorn and Dale and--er--myself. We could issue
stock, you know. Each would take a certain number of shares--paying
you for them, of course, and leaving you in possession of a large block
of it--say--forty per cent. We could organize, elect officers----"
"An' freeze me out," smiled Sanderson.
Maison sat erect and gazed haughtily at his visitor.
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