Summary

Scene two occurs at Dogsborough’s house, where Dogsborough informs Clark and Butcher he will not help the Cauliflower Trust secure a loan, because he has faith in the ability of the cauliflower trade to bounce back and flourish. Butcher expresses his thanks for Dogsborough’s confidence, but informs Dogsborough that Clark and himself are visiting on other business - that of bequeathing controlling share’s in Sheet’s company to Dogsborough.

Although Dogsborough is initially suspicious of the generous gift, the truth is Dogsborough's riches are in social respect, but not material wealth, a fact which Clark and Butcher emphasize. They refute Dogsborough’s suspicions, and Dogsborough decides he would like to leave his son some wealth before he passes. Clark thanks him, telling him all they will seek is Dogsborough’s advice in honest trade, subtly reminding him that it is...