human
You were, I understand, counsel for Doctor Jones in obtaining judgment on the hospital scrip?
gpt
That is correct,
human
We have called to inform you of a fact that perhaps escaped your notice: namely, that these gentlemen and myself have been appointed by the Legislature as commissioners to manage the funded debt of the city; that, for that purpose, title of all city lands has been put in our hands.
gpt
No, I did not know that,
human
Therefore, you see, went on Geary,
gpt
No, I cannot quite see that, he said at last;
human
We have advice that title conveyed under this judgment will be invalid.
gpt
That is a matter for the courts to settle.
human
The courts----
gpt
If all the creditors of the city were to adopt the course pursued by Doctor Jones, the city would soon be bankrupt of resources.
human
That is true,
gpt
Then cannot I appeal to your sense of civic patriotism?
human
Gentlemen, replied Keith,
gpt
But----
human
That is quite true,
gpt
Well, we shall see your client, went on Geary,
human
But I might state that on the side of his own best interests he would do well to go slow. There is at least a considerable doubt as to the legality of this sale. It is unlikely that people will care to bid.