He tried to explain it again. ‘The Banking House is owed money everywhere. Everywhere. So many, many friends, here in the Union and abroad. It would be very unwise … it would be utter madness—’ ‘Have you been outside lately? Wisdom is not at a premium, madness is the fashion, the balance sheets are all torn up and the friends that were assets have become liabilities.’ Vick kept walking. ‘Threats for tomorrow don’t cut very deep when today is so damn threatening. You might want to keep ’em to yourself.’
