human
I've come to close up the Wobbles transfer with you, he stated.
gpt
I am authorized formally to make over the property to you and to collect the two and a half million remaining to be paid.
human
Barring the slight difference of a million dollars the amount is correct, replied Johnny dryly.
gpt
I have the million and a half balance ready, but I had expected Mr. Birchard to come in and finish the transaction.
human
Birchard is not representing the Wobbleses, Gresham politely informed him.
gpt
I had a little talk with them on the Tuesday following the house-party at Courtney's, and they decided to have me look after the matter instead. By the way, I hunted for you everywhere on the day before the first payment was due, to tell you that the Wobbleses preferred to have the two and a half million paid all in one sum to-day; but since you were not in I didn't trouble to leave you a note. Very few men need to be told not to pay out money.
human
Do you mean to tell me that Mr. Birchard never has represented the Wobbles family in this matter?
gpt
Certainly not,
human
I have his signed authorization to act for them in the matter,
gpt
You have? inquired Gresham with great apparent surprise.
human
Will you allow me to look at the paper?
gpt
I was correct in my suspicions of Birchard, he stated.
human
This document is a forgery. I hope you did not pay him any money on the strength of it.