![]() ![]() I’ll see what Leach hasįollowing morning the Black Arrow sailed. I’ll put myself in your hands, and do whatever you advise.’ ‘Good. Funny how one’s judgement is influenced when facing a personal problem, however sound it might be considered when dealing with other people’s. ‘My dear William, you’ve spent the past ten years of your life telling me I’m far too careful.’ ‘ I’m sorry, Tony. I’ll have a word with him if you like.’ ‘Yes, please do, but do be careful, won’t you?’ said William. ‘He was a class ahead of me at Yale, and I occasionally come across him at these infernal dinners, which you’ll have to attend once you’re a chairman. ‘I don’t know him all that well,’ said Tony. But he’s a loyal servant of the bank, and I can’t believe he would oppose Charles Lester’s express wishes.’ ‘I didn’t realize you knew him,’ said William. ‘ That’s common knowledge in financial circles. ‘ It’s true that Ted Leach has always hoped to be the next chairman of Lester’s,’ he said. Once again he was surprised by Simmons’s reaction. ‘I may already be the ex-chairman,’ he said, and explained the latest development. ![]() I think I can safely leave Kane and Cabot for twenty-four hours in the capable hands of the next chairman of Lester’s.’ William laughed. ‘I didn’t know you were going out of town, Tony.’ ‘ It’s only one of those monthly bankers’ dinners in New York. ![]()
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