human
How much capital have you?
gpt
With the money you just paid me I have three dollars and seventy five cents,
human
And you think you could become a broker on that capital?
gpt
I think I could try it on that capital if you would sell me the stamps,
human
You can certainly have the stamps, answered the latter,
gpt
I know such an idea must seem foolish to you, who handle so much money; but to me----
human
Yes, you may be right, young man, interrupted the cashier.
gpt
You certainly interest me. I like ambition and pluck, and you evidently have both. When would you like the stamps?
human
Thank you, said Herbert, in a tone that lent strength to his words.
gpt
You may give them to me now, if you please--three dollars' worth. I may need the seventy five cents before I succeed in selling any stamps.
human
It is a wise precaution to avoid tying up all your capital in one thing, laughed the cashier, while counting out the stamps.
gpt
They will cost you two dollars and eighty five cents, at five per cent discount, the same as I gave Mr. Woodman.