human
Quite so and it's all very well if we are going to get a return for our losses, said Cassis.
gpt
But so long as Barraclough is held by the heels we become a mere kicking post for the opposition. Not good enough.
human
Any suggestions?
gpt
Yes. I suggest under the seal of confidence you inform us of the exact location of this field and we dispatch a trustworthy servant to carry out the necessary negotiations.
human
If you refuse to adopt that view all I can see for it is either to drop the whole thing or to let Van Diest come in and split the profit.
gpt
Van Diest will not be in this, Cassis,
human
But look here, dear old Mr. Torrington, Lord Almont exclaimed.
gpt
Surely you agree that Barra ought to give us his trust.
human
Think so?
gpt
I mean to say, we're not the kind of people to take advantage of a man.
human
Nonsense! Of course we are,
gpt
That's honest,
human
Not at all, my dear boy, it's a confession of dishonour of which I am heartily ashamed.
gpt
Suppose you were killed, he suggested.
human
The secret would be lost for all time. And where should we stand?
gpt
Several degrees better than myself, was the answer.
human
You'll come out with your lives.
gpt
That's not the point. Our involvement is equivalent to yours. Your risk is physical, ours financial, and of the two, in my own opinion----
human
I know, Barraclough cut in.
gpt
Our views are opposed about that. I made the find and as soon as I have turned it into actual possession, you will have the chance to exploit it, but until----
human
Yes, but half a shake, old son, said Lord Almont.
gpt
How about the marvellous healing properties--all the jolly old hospitals we were going to endow. One doesn't want to be a dog in the manger.
human
I notice in this argument, he said,
gpt
Then deposit the map reference in a safe place so we can get hold of it if you break up.
human
And where it will be at the mercy of the first man with a jimmy and a blow lamp. No, thanks.