human
How much could you afford to give for the property?
gpt
I sell him for £2,000. I would, for one speculation, buy him back if you could sell, and would give £1,000.
human
But you always said it was a good mine,
gpt
Of course, he answered,
human
If we were to sell to you, would you work the property?
gpt
Most certainly, he replied;
human
I would work it as I did before--on ze paper.
gpt
We have sold the control, said Hamlin,
human
I understand, said the man;
gpt
Mr. Browning has the control and is unloading the stock cheap. He three days ago tendered me some stock for one shilling per share. I said, 'No, but give me one bond at three pennies per share for four months, and I will consider ze matter, and try to help you close out some unproductive property.' He would not comply, but he thought it over very much, and asked me to call again. One broker, Mr. Williams, offered to sell me plenty for four pennies, but would not make one bond.
human
We do not care to bond ours, said Jenvie,
gpt
I will not give it, said Emanuel, rising to go.
human
I would give you three pennies, but no more,
gpt
You ask me not to mention this business. Are you crazy? Suppose Mr. Browning by and by bonds me ten thousand shares less than half he has got, with this in my pocket who will then have ze control? I want you to promise to say nothing about this sale for six months. In the meantime I propose to become just so intimate with Mr. Browning as possible.
human
The Wedge of Gold.