I don't know Mr.
Harley's associates, but I can trust you. You can arrange it any way you
like, but I want to feel that you have the responsibility."
He saw again that vision of power--all the copper interests of the country
pooled, with himself at the head of the combination. He knew it would not
be so easy to arrange as she thought, for, though she had inherited
Harley's wealth, she had not taken over his prestige and force. There would
be other candidates for leadership. But if he managed her campaign Aline's
great wealth must turn the scale in their favor.
"You must think this over again. You must talk it over with your advisers
before we come to a decision," he said gravely.
"I've told Mr. Jarmyn. He says the idea is utterly impossible. But we'll
show him, won't we? It's my money and my stock, not his. I don't see why he
should dictate. He's always 'My dear ladying' me. I won't have it," she
pouted.
The fighting gleam was in Ridgway's eyes now. "So Mr. Jannyn thinks it is
impossible, does he?"
"That's what he said. He thinks you wouldn't do at all.
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