Chapter 272

Three of the members of the commission said, "There is no way we are going to give you his territory, without a fight."

"You men are talking like our father's fathers. We have progressed from being cavemen to civilized men. We are now in business and I have come to offer you a business proposition. If you want to play with guns, I can bring in as many guns as you have. I would prefer to play with money. It is much less expensive, in the short run, and more enjoyable. Do you wish to hear my proposition or do you want me to leave?"

"Go ahead, Antonio, state your position."

Antonio sat down and pointed to Roberto, who stood up and took the floor. "Gentleman, I am the vice president of our bank. You will never find our family name on it, or any connection of our family. However, we own it, and use it as a piggy bank, you might say. Every transaction that occurs, we take 3%. You make a deposit, we take 3%. You make a withdrawal we