Dejoka had no idea where Shire got his information from; he only knew that after he sent a telegram to Joseph, he received a reply shortly thereafter:
"The other party has agreed to sell for 250,000 francs. Should we buy it?"
Dejoka decisively replied with a "Yes," then jumped into his car and headed to Paris to arrange the cross-border payment at the bank.
(Note: European cross-border payments developed in the mid-19th century using an agent bank model, which continues to this day.)
Dejoka hesitated for a moment as he signed at the bank counter.
He was somewhat perplexed why Shire would be willing to spend 250,000 francs on a technology and product that was about to become obsolete!
However, considering that Shire insisted on it despite being fully aware, Dejoka ultimately signed and transferred the funds.
Shire indeed had his considerations. His purchase of "Holt 75" was not for producing tractors but for manufacturing tanks and armored cars.
