"Come, we can go into one of the parlours where we'll be alone." And when they were seated there, she continued, "I know why you're going to Santa Fe.

Charlie said he understood you were involved in some new legal trouble and that you might lose your whole project.
Mr.Gretzinger laughed at him and so did I, for we knew it couldn't be true.

But it's bothering you, I see; your face is anxious.

I hope you'll clear up the horrid matter, whatever it is, while you're gone." Then after a pause, she remarked, "Perhaps Mr.Gretzinger could be of assistance to you." "Not in this matter," said Lee.
"He has a great deal of influence, especially in the East." "But this is the West--and I don't care much for Gretzinger, besides," he stated.
"So he says.

More than once he has wished you would be more friendly.
Isn't it a little inconsiderate of you, Lee, to hold him off at arm's length, especially when he's here as representative of the bondholders?
He has a vital interest in the canal and its success.
Really, I think he might be of great help if you'd permit.