human
Name the right figure. I'll make a deal with you on the spot.
gpt
This is scarcely the place for business,
human
I beg pardon,
gpt
Please go ahead, that young lady urged.
human
This is more fun than the races.
gpt
Thanks. He smiled gratefully,
human
Now, Gresham, let's get down to statistics. These are working hours. Here's twenty-five hundred.
gpt
What for?
human
To show confidence in the dealer. You have a vacant lot up-town. What's it worth?
gpt
Forty thousand dollars,
human
If you want forty it's worth thirty, Gamble sagely concluded.
gpt
I'll split it with you. Give you thirty-five.
human
I can't let the property go for less than its value.
gpt
I don't want you to. I offered you thirty-five.
human
On what terms?
gpt
Thirty days cash. This twenty-five hundred is a first payment. I want a renewable option. If I don't cross over with the balance in thirty days, spend the money.
human
What do you mean by a renewable option?
gpt
When this option runs out I get another at the same price--and twice more after that.
human
Nonsense! exclaimed Gresham, turning away.
gpt
Why, I'd be letting you tie up my property for four months.
human
I'm offering you over eighty per cent, a year. You'd rather stay tied.
gpt
By Jove, you're right! he said.
human
I'm selfish enough to hope that you can't pay for it in thirty days. He reflected that in all probability this reckless person was playing another long shot.
gpt
I'll take you.