Chapter 14
On Thursday afternoon, the special meeting was held. Russell Thorpe conducted the meeting from the chair at the head of the table. He was puzzled and suspicious at their early submission.
But Jed had told him brusquely, angrily, that he had talked it over with the others and they had decided to give in.
"You've got me over a barrel. i may sell out," said Jed. "I can't afford a long court fight. We'll merge the companies, get that out of the way, then I'll decide what to do. I may go to California."
"Yeah?" said Russell warily. "You can feel free to stay on, Jed, old boy. We can use you as manager. I don't care much for the detail work of the company.
I may take to the road and spend my time looking for new clients."
His chest expanded. He was seeing himself already as the
