human
Are you under contract or obligation to remain with Mr. Frye any specified time, Mr. Page?
gpt
Nothing more than to give him a reasonable notice that I wish to quit, replied Albert;
human
I am paid so much a month 'for the present,' as he put it when I went there, and I certainly shall leave him as soon as I see any chance of bettering myself.
gpt
That being the case, I see no reason why you cannot entertain the proposition I have decided to make you, said the merchant,
human
Well, so far as my knowledge of the law goes, replied Albert,
gpt
I passed a good examination when I was admitted to the bar, I had some practice in Sandgate, and since I've been with Frye I've learned a good deal of the usual procedure here. I think I can do all that is necessary.
human
My needs in a legal line are not complicated, continued Mr. Nason;
gpt
I think I could attend to all such matters to your satisfaction, said Albert confidently;
human
Very well, replied Mr. Nason.
gpt
I have decided, partly at the request of my son and partly from my own estimate of your ability, to give you the trial. I will pay you twenty-five hundred dollars per annum to look after my needs, and you are also at liberty to take such other business as comes to you so long as you do not neglect mine.
human
I thank you, Mr. Nason, for this offer, replied Albert, rising and proffering his hand,
gpt
Very good, responded Mr. Nason;
human
and without further comment he turned to his desk and wrote and handed Albert a check for five hundred dollars.
gpt
I should prefer, he added hastily, as if to prevent any word of thanks,
human
Come out to my house any evening, Mr. Page; we shall be glad to see you, and I am usually at home.