Atlas Shrugged

by Ayn Rand

“Mr. Rearden, this is an amicable discussion. Why speak of such things as arrests?” “Isn’t that your ultimate argument against me?” “Why bring it up?” “Isn’t it implied in every sentence of this discussion?” “Why name it?” “Why not?” There was no answer. “Are you trying to hide from me the fact that if it weren’t for that trump card of yours, I wouldn’t have allowed you to enter this office?” “But I’m not speaking of arrests.” “I am.” “I don’t understand you, Mr. Rearden.” “I am not helping you to pretend that this is any sort of amicable discussion. It isn’t. Now do what you please about it.”