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even though the choice of actual modules is somewhat limited."

"You know quite a bit about this," commented George warily.

"My friend and I were most fortunate in being able to obtain one of the dwellings."

That clinches that, thought George.

"Do you know if anyone has tried to qualify Houseman's project for FHA, PC, or VA loans?"

Herman Gouger smiled wryly. "I did. They said that authorization had been delayed. Apparently,
construction techniques were not in accordance with..."

"I see," interrupted George firmly. "I think you've answered my needs completely. Best regards, and
thank you."

Gouger pulled at one Tend of his wispy mustache as George got up.

Samuel Sherman Stephenson, IV, was tall and portly. He was also the president of the First Denver
Trust.

"Dr. Graylin, my secretary tells me you're here from Washington?"

"That's correct, sir. I need some background information. I hoped that the president of the/Colorado
Bankers Association might be able to help."

"I'll try. I'll try."

"What can you tell me about a bank called `Bank on the Front Range'?"

"Relatively new bank. Builder named T. O. Houseman is the majority stockholder."

"How big a bank is it?"

"Couldn't really say." The banker shook his head ruefully. "Big enough to attract` our top black vice
president. Houseman owns it, but he also has large, but not majority, interests in four or five other
banks."

"Do you know the other large interests in those banks?"

The banker` s eyes twinkled.

"I suspect, sir, that you already know the answer to that."

George had to grin.

"Why did you invest in them?"

"We believed in the idea Houseman had; And it's a good way to generate loans that aren't snarled in red
tape. You know the multiplier effect.