[The Titan by Theodore Dreiser]@TWC D-Link bookThe Titan CHAPTER XXI 27/28
Say what you want." "Well, then, in the first place," replied Cowperwood, genially, "it is agreed that the city won't part with those two tunnels under any circumstances until we can see what can be done about this other matter ?" "It will not." "In the next place, it is understood, is it, that you won't make it any easier than you can possibly help for the North and West Side companies to get ordinances extending their lines, or anything else, from now on? I shall want to introduce some franchises for feeders and outlying lines myself." "Bring in your ordinances," replied McKenty, "and I'll do whatever you say.
I've worked with you before.
I know that you keep your word." "Thanks," said Cowperwood, warmly.
"I know the value of keeping it. In the mean while I'll go ahead and see what can be done about the other matter.
I don't know just how many men I will need to let in on this, or just what form the organization will take.
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