Agatha's indignation was warranted, but this was not the line to take at a business meeting.

Then Gardner looked up, rather sharply, as if the girl's remarks had excited some suspicion that was already in his mind.
"I think you must see that any advantage Mr.Stormont gains will be shared by the rest." "If you believe this, you are very dull," Agatha replied.
"Anyhow, you'll admit that we are short of money and don't know where to get it, while to combine with the Adventurers would supply the needed capital." "Yes," said Agatha.

"But Mr.Stormont wants to take your shares for much less than they are worth.

You can let him have yours, if you like; he shall not get mine!" "Then you must try to sell them, and you'll find it difficult," Leeson interposed.

"If you force us to call a meeting, we can carry our scheme." "You are all against me!" Agatha exclaimed, looking at the others.