human
You ought to see Horsfield before you meet the board,
gpt
I'm not sure, Vane answered.
human
In fact, I'm uncertain whether I'll give Horsfield the contract, even if we decide about the smelter. He was offensively patronizing once upon a time and tried to bluff me. Besides, he has already a stake in the concern. I don't want a man with too firm a hold-up against me.
gpt
But if he put his money in partly with the idea of getting certain pickings?
human
He didn't explain his intentions; and I made no promises. He'll get his dividends, or he can sell his stock at a premium, and that ought to satisfy him.
gpt
If you submitted the whole case to a business man, he'd probably tell you that you were going to make a hash of things.
human
That's your own idea?
gpt
Oh, I'll reserve my opinion. It's possible you may be right. Time will show.