Oh, he's grabbing it to put himself in strong with Al Kruger.
4 seconds sound clip from the Bullets or Ballots (1939) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:33:04 in the radio play.
Quote context
[...]
- Well, they won't get away with.
- Yeah, I know... It's a dirty trick.
- I don't blame you for gunning for Blake. He's the one that's taking it over: Blake.
- Oh, he's grabbing it to put himself in strong with Al Kruger.
- Why don't you go in and ask him? He's in the coffee shop.
- Oh. Lee! Well... sit down, Lee.
- Thanks, but I may not be staying long.
[...]