human
Well?
gpt
Well, Luck echoed, and stopped for a breath.
human
No use wasting time, Mr. Dewitt. I can't take any position that doesn't include the Flying U boys. I'm certainly sorry that prevents my accepting your offer. I appreciate all it would mean for me and for my Big Picture to be with you. But--some things mean more--
gpt
You're under no obligations to tie your own hands just because theirs are not free,
human
I know I'm not.
gpt
Can you figure where it will be to their advantage for you to refuse a good position just because they happen to be out of work?
human
I'm not trying to figure anything like that. Some things don't have to be figured. Some things just are! Do you see what I mean? Those boys didn't wait to do any figuring. When I quit the Acme, they quit--just as a matter of course. If I were as loyal to them as they have been to me, Mr. Dewitt, I wouldn't have taken two days to give you my answer. I'd have told you day before yesterday what I'm telling you now.
gpt
I can't let my own boys go to make room for yours. That is absolutely out of the question. There is a little matter of loyalty there, also.
human
I know there is. I don't know that I should want you to let them go. We're both in the same position almost. And we're at a deadlock, Mr. Dewitt. I'm certainly sorry that I can't sign up with you.
gpt
So am I, young man. So am I. Come back if things shape themselves so you can see your way clear to directing my Western company. I've an idea your boys will be going back to their ranches before the holidays. In case they do, let me hear from you.