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“Townsend“As I know to my cost”

“That was a quite different situation,” said Russell, beginning to sound desperate

“And I’ll bet he does it again with the Star”

“From a far more viable base Which is precisely why I recommended that you should mount a takeover bid in the first place”

“And you failed,” said Ar “So I can’t think of any reason e shouldn’t at least give the”

The limousine drew up in front of the Tru there waiting for the himself out of the car and onto the sidewalk

“I suspect they walked,” said Russell

“Followto the tyers, as he marched off toward the lifts None of them said another word until they had reached the penthouse suite Ar didn’t ask if they would like to take off their coats, or to have a seat, or offer them a cup of coffee “My attorney tells me that your paper is bankrupt and that it is ree to speak to you”

“Mr Critchley’s advice may well turn out to be correct Nevertheless, the Tribune remains the New York Star’s only co as spokesman “And despite all its current probleher circulation than the Star”

“Only when it’s on the streets,” said Russell

Withers nodded but said nothing, obviously hoping that they would move on to another question

“And is it true that it’s in debt for 200

“Two hundred and seven million, to be precise,” said Withers

“And losing over a million a week”

“Around one million three hundred thousand”