"What? What did you say?"
Arthur Galston looked at the lawyer standing in front of him with some confusion.
"The thing is, Mr. Galston, there's a company on the East Coast that is very interested in both you and your invention, the 'plant growth regulator.' They're not only willing to purchase the patent you hold, but also offer you a position so that you can continue research in this field. Would you be interested?"
As he spoke, Attorney Hudson pulled a check from his briefcase. Even after 40 years in law, Hudson had never encountered such a generous client.
"This is $20,000—for the purchase of your patent."
When he received the telegraphic check, Hudson could hardly believe it was real.
$20,000!
Just to buy a patent that didn't even seem particularly useful!
It was simply… unbelievable.
"Twenty thousand dollars!"
My God.
