So, even if Arthur and his team are eager to realize their profits, they don't have to worry about not having buyers to take over.
"This is truly a godsend opportunity!" Wheatstone was almost dancing with joy, so excited that he forgot this charming friend in front of him nearly sent him into the Hell on Yellow Chrysanthemum Street just half an hour ago: "I've waited for so many years, waiting for this one chance! Once this order is successfully fulfilled, everyone will understand how great an invention wired telegraphy is, and as the inventor, Charles Wheatstone is..."
"Don't get excited just yet." Before Wheatstone could finish his sentence, Arthur poured cold water on him: "Since I was worried Leopold would reject my proposal, I quoted the Belgian Government 240 pounds per mile."
