Charles Taylor thought it would be inappropriate for Master Wright to talk to him about these things.
Ivy Smith, who had come looking for Alex Brown, heard their conversation and thought the same as Charles Taylor, so she awkwardly interrupted, "Alex, can I talk to you for a minute?"
Alex Brown seemed to be impatient, Master Wright saw it, but waved his hand forgivingly: "Young people have to be busy with their business, go ahead."
With that, Alex Brown left with Ivy Smith and learned that the president of Walter Enterprises, with whom the Brown Group had recently intended to cooperate, was also present at the banquet.
It was easier to get closer on an informal occasion, and Alex Brown knew this, so he went to meet with him.