The manager thought that was uncertain. He said, “It is better than our fish oils. I admit that.” “So I am told, sir,” agreed Johnson.

　　“Have you any plans to produce it yourself, Mr Johnson?”

　　Johnson smiled again. “Would I be showing it to you if I had?”

　　“We might add some chemicals to one of our own fish oils,” said the manager.

　　“It would be expensive to do that, even if you could.” Johnson said gently. “Besides,” he added, “I am told that this oil will be much cheaper than your best fish oils. Cheaper than any vegetable oil, in fact.”

　　“Perhaps,” said the manager. “Well, I suppose you want to make an arrangement, Mr Johnson, Shall we discuss it?”

　　“Of course,” said Johnson. “There are two ways of dealing with a situation of this sort. The usual one is to prevent it altogether or at least to delay it as long as possible. That is, of course, the best way,” The manager nodded. He knew plenty about all that.

　　“But I am so sorry for you, because, you see, that is not possible this time.” The manager had his doubts, but all he said was an inquiring(asking), “Oh?”

　　“The other way,” continued Johnson, “is to produce yourself before the trouble starts.”

　　1. The manager thought of adding chemicals to the fish oil to make it ________.

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