Caroline carefully adjusted her dress before setting off on her mission. Accompanying her was Mr. Morgan, engrossed in the pages of his newspaper. Caroline couldn't help but feel frustrated, still reeling from the news of the New York Air Brake Company's emergence. The two were headed to Watertown, where the company's headquarters were located.
"I can't believe there's another Air Brake Company in New York," Caroline mused, her voice betraying a sense of irritation. "Wanderbilt is pulling out of the agreement, and their three major clients have abandoned us too."
"Yes, Mr. Nielsen informed me of that. I've already spoken with Mr. Vanderbilt about it. He mentioned that their decision is not final, but if Axelsen & Nielsen Air Brake doesn't offer them a better price than the New York Air Brake Company, it soon will be," Mr. Morgan replied.
"Why is he suddenly asking for a lower price? They signed a contract, didn't they?" Caroline inquired.
