"It's worth it to get that spur," the President said. "But mind—no funny business, Carter. We want to secure this property legitimately. The way transit conditions are at present we can't afford any underhanded business."
"Don't worry. Everything will be above board," assured Carter.
He returned to the table where Jane had been demurely waiting.
"That's a traction friend of mine," he told Jane. "I tried to interest him in your grandfather's franchise, but he says it's worthless."
"I'm glad granddad isn't here to hear you say that," said Jane. "He thinks the property will bring a lot of money some day."
"I wish he had accepted the $1,000 offer I made him the other day," said Carter. "I'm afraid it's too late now." Then he leaned toward her and flashed his smile. "But don't let's talk about business now. This is our day. Let's go for a long ride or something."
"I couldn't," declared Jane. "I've got to go home. I haven't done a tap of work in the house today."
"A good-looking girl like you shouldn't have to work," cajoled Carter. "You should wear dazzling clothes and jewelry and have luncheon here every day."
Jane laughed as if this were a great joke. The waiter arrived with their food and they were silent for a while.
While they were awaiting their dessert and coffee,
