human
Agree? he exclaimed.
gpt
We never hoped for such a chance as this!
human
They consent, sir. We'd like your sanction.
gpt
I cannot give it unreservedly. But as I cannot suggest anything better, I must not refuse. Mowbray addressed Davies.
human
As the farms were mortgaged against the provisions of our settlement covenant, I believe your claim might be disputed, but I won't urge that point. The money was borrowed and must be paid.
gpt
With your permission, sir! Harding took the big inkstand and placed it before Davies.
human
Write a formal discharge for these debts, and I'll give you a check.
gpt
Will the bank make it good?
human
Here's their letter,
gpt
It seems, he said to Mowbray,
human
We can make no terms with you, if that is what is meant. My son owes you money; you must take what you are entitled to.
gpt
But the debt is his. He must decide.
human
He has decided, Harding said quietly.
gpt
Here's a telegram from him, answering a letter of mine which he probably got after you left. He agrees to transfer the mortgaged property to his father and another, on terms that don't concern you. Read it.
human
Ah! cried Davies, hoarse with anger.
gpt
Mowbray has gone back on me. I was a fool to trust him!
human
This has nothing to do with our business. Write your receipts, including Gerald Mowbray's debt, and take your money.