human
Yes, he said,
gpt
Then he turned to Davies.
human
We'll keep this paper; I'll give you a check.
gpt
Presently. Davies picked up the note. When he spoke, he addressed Mowbray.
human
I'll give you the note canceled in return for payment of half the amount; the rest to stand against a purchase I want to make.
gpt
You can have it all. I have no wish to defer payment. And I don't understand what your purchases have to do with me.
human
I'll explain. One of your young neighbors is giving up his farm. He hasn't broken much land and the buildings are small. The place ought to go cheap, and I'm open to buy it. Then there's a section of vacant land, and I'm willing to pay a small sum for an option of taking it up at a fixed price in a year's time.
gpt
To begin with, I cannot sell you my neighbor's property; nor can I give you an option on the vacant lot.
human
In a sense that's true, but you can fix things as I want it if you like. Your word goes a long way in these matters.
gpt
I see no reason why I should use my influence in your favor.
human
It's impossible! Brand interposed bluntly.
gpt
We are very careful whom we let in at Allenwood.
human
In short, you mean to keep me out,
gpt
Take it for granted that we cannot sell you the land you want.
human
Very well, said Davies.
gpt
I must try to convince you that you had better indulge me. He fingered the note.
human
I have not parted with this document yet. It seems to me that there's something unusual about Mr. Harding's signature.