human
I like the looks of it, he said, finally.
gpt
Have you given it a trial?
human
Not yet, replied Templeton.
gpt
I’ve rigged up the mechanism, rather roughly, on an old road-sweeper I got cheap, and a little more tinkering should put it in working order. I might be able to try it on Saturday afternoon when I’m clear of the shop.
human
Well, then, I’m the way of making you an offer. I’ll run down on Saturday and watch your trial. If the creature works, I’ll pay for the installation on a respectable car, and finance you up to a thousand pounds. You’ll pay me six per cent. interest and repay the capital just when you can.
gpt
It’s really too good of you, Mr. O’Reilly,
human
Sorra a bit, my boy. I’m doing you no favour; ’tis business, and there’s no denying it.
gpt
Splendid! said Eves.
human
You’ve got your chance at last, Bob. Remember me, old man, when the profits come rolling in. I’ve stood by you in many old rags. I tell you what, I’ll write your advertisements, and make your reversible steering as famous as Beecham’s pills.
gpt
I wouldn’t wonder but you’ve got a flowery style, Mr. Eves, said O’Reilly.
human
Now, if so be you mean to catch your train, you’d better be off. I’ll see you on Saturday.