human
Well, Mr. Merriwell, said Garland, assuming an accusing manner and striking a stage pose,
gpt
So I see, nodded Frank, calmly.
human
What's the matter?
gpt
You engaged us to fill parts in your play.
human
I did.
gpt
We hold contracts with you.
human
I beg your pardon. I think you are mistaken.
gpt
What?
human
I made no contracts with you; I simply engaged you. You hold contracts with Parker Folansbee.
gpt
Folansbee has deserted us, sir, declared Garland, accusingly.
human
We have been tricked, fooled, deceived! We hold contracts. You were concerned with Folansbee in putting this company on the road, and you are responsible. We have come to you to find out what you mean to do.
gpt
I am very sorry----
human
Being sorry for us doesn't help us a bit, cut in Garland, rudely.
gpt
I believe you knew Folansbee was going to skip.
human
Mr. Garland, he said,
gpt
Well, what are you going to do about it?
human
That's what I'd like to know, put in Lloyd Fowler.
gpt
I want my money. I didn't come out here to be fooled this way.
human
Mr. Fowler, spoke Frank,
gpt
Who says so?
human
I do.
gpt
Then you li----