human
You scarcely intend to build your colored apartment-house under your own name?
gpt
Indeed, no! laughed Mrs. Slosher happily.
human
All we wish is the result. We ask for no credit.
gpt
Moreover, warned Mr. Slosher,
human
I wouldn't care to have my purpose known until after I have sold my own residence. I am a little worried, however, about the detail you suggest. No man of any consequence would injure the good will of his fellows by standing sponsor for such a venture.
gpt
I think I know your man, stated Gamble with pleasant anticipation.
human
I'll tell you about him if you'll be careful not to let him or anybody else know that I recommended him.
gpt
I can figure out sufficient reasons for that, replied Slosher.
human
Is he reliable?
gpt
He can give you security--and I suppose you had better exact it, advised Johnny.
human
He is the man who first secured the option from Miss Purry.
gpt
What is his name?
human
Collaton,
gpt
I'll send for him in the morning,