human
Very well. And now, what, in your judgment, should be added for the cost of erection?
gpt
Can't say, answered Mawkum;
human
Yes--the coast is an ugly one, except four months in the year. Site is twelve miles from San Juan, exposed to the rake of the sea; bottom coral, I understand; labor cheap and good for nothing, and appliances none--except what can be shipped from here.
gpt
We have refused to erect the structure or be responsible for it after it leaves our dock. We told Senor Garlicho so.
human
I don't want you to erect it, he said in a purring tone with a patronizing strain through it.
gpt
I'll do that. What I want to know is what it would cost HERE? That's what I came to New York to find out.
human
Has Senor Garlicho been awarded the contract?