Now, however, there's no necessity for making the combine." Stormont gave him a savage look.

"This means that you and the others turn me down ?" "It means that we want to save our money," Gardner replied, and Stormont, who said nothing, walked out of the room.
His friends seemed relieved when he left and began to talk to Agatha and George in apologetic tones.

One or two, however, looked thoughtful, and presently Gardner said: "Mr.Thirlwell has removed the obstacle that bothered us most and I mean to keep my stock, although I expect it will be some time before I get a dividend." "Not as long as you think!" Thirlwell remarked.
"Then you have something to tell us ?" said another.
"Not yet; I'll make a full report at the shareholders' meeting.

In the meantime, do you think Stormont will sell out ?" "It's possible," said Gardner.

"He wanted control.