human
What about the Clermont? Vane asked at length.
gpt
You needn't trouble about breaking the news--come right to the point.
human
Then, to all intents and purposes, the company has gone under; it's been taken over by Horsfield's friends. Nairn has sold our stock--at considerably less than face value,
gpt
I anticipated something of the kind last night; I saw how you kept clear of the matter.
human
But you said nothing.
gpt
No. I'd had time to consider the thing while I lay here, and it didn't look as if I could have got an intelligible account out of you. But you may as well mention how much Nairn got.