The Dominant Dollar

'The Dominant Dollar' is a novel written by Will Lillibridge. The story begins as two men, Armstrong and Roberts, are having a conversation. Armstrong accuses Roberts of being "cold-blooded" and always considering whether things "pay" before making decisions. Roberts argues that deliberation is important and that he applies a consistent standard to all decisions. Armstrong teases Roberts about his lack of sentimentality and wonders if he ever considers the value of romance.