human
The money question can be arranged all right, replied Mr. Goldwin.
gpt
I can supply the necessary sum in excess of your capital.
human
I can hardly realize such an opportunity as open to us,
gpt
Neither can I,
human
Doubtless it is a surprise to you, replied the latter;
gpt
We certainly shall not object to that, said Herbert;
human
You can become practically members, though not real members, returned Mr. Goldwin.
gpt
That is to say you can draw a certain percentage of the profits in return for your capital and services. My proposition then is this: I will open an office and take both of you boys in with me, allowing you one half of the profits until you become of age; then we will organize a partnership, and each own a third of the business. By that time your profits, if you do not spend too much money, will enable you to own your interests clear of all incumbrance. Your present brokerage business can be done from our office, and that I shall want Bob to attend to at first, while you, Herbert, I shall expect to bear the brunt of the burden in our regular business. Your experience with me before my failure taught you what is to be done. We will commence in a small way at first, and I shall not do very much work myself. I will of course keep an eye on everything, and may bring many of my old customers back to us. Now you have heard my proposition, continued Mr. Goldwin,
human
I could not possibly like anything better, replied Herbert,
gpt
So it seems to me,
human
But it is a fact, laughed Mr. Goldwin, enjoying the surprise of the two young partners,
gpt
We will certainly accept the proposition, then, said Herbert, speaking for himself and Bob;
human
Yes, that is correct, up to the time you both become of age,
gpt
After that we are to become equal partners?
human
Yes, and of course each draw one third of the profits, returned Mr. Goldwin.
gpt
Whenever our new business, he continued,
human
Are you not ready for our game of chess, Mr. Randolph?
gpt
That depends upon your father's wishes,
human
What say you, papa?
gpt
Your wishes are law with me, my dear, said the father, with a happy smile.
human
Go, Herbert, and win if you can.
gpt
But the business,
human
Ah, never mind that now; the game will suit you better, and besides Bob and I can arrange the few details yet to be talked over.
gpt
AFLOAT IN A GREAT CITY