I can't tell.

I'd like to take a little time and look into it." The old gentleman was wondering how much Cowperwood was prepared to spend.
"Well, we won't bother about that now.

I'm willing to be as liberal as necessary.

I've sent for Mr.Sippens, the president of the Lake View Gas and Fuel Company, and he'll be here in a little while.

You will want to work with him as closely as you can." The energetic Sippens came after a few moments, and he and Van Sickle, after being instructed to be mutually helpful and to keep Cowperwood's name out of all matters relating to this work, departed together.