"We are not interested..." said Mr. Truman, who had just locked his car door and happened to walk over. He shook his head and rejected the broker's pitch.
Lynch, on the other hand, didn't mind and gave the broker a business card. The young stockbroker knew this wasn't the place to talk, especially with someone who didn't like him present, so he chose to leave without further insistence.
He didn't show any signs of anger or disappointment on his face. He had experienced this too many times, even being cursed at and driven away by others.
Compared to those, these two gentlemen were exceedingly polite.
In fact, he knew Lynch. Most people in financial and political circles or those who keep up with current events know Lynch. Even if they don't recognize him at first, they will after looking a bit longer.
This was an opportunity. He dared to pitch his yellow slips to Lynch, he tried, and he received a rather positive outcome; Lynch gave him an opportunity.
