human
I'm afraid we're not getting on very fast,
gpt
You seem to find the work harder than you expected.
human
I must admit it, said Andrew.
gpt
If it were merely a question of propping up the roof, getting rid of the water, and cutting out the ore, I'd feel less diffident. It's the business complications that I have the most trouble in understanding.
human
That side's generally involved. Rain Bluff, however, has a good big capital, I understand.
gpt
Which means big liabilities. We're naturally expecting to pay dividends on it.
human
It's an expectation that's not invariably realized, Frobisher remarked dryly.
gpt
You feel that your shareholders ought to be satisfied?
human
Of course. That's why I'm here.
gpt
Our acquaintance is short, but if you don't feel that I'm too much of a stranger, I might perhaps be able to throw some light on any points that you're puzzled about. I've had a pretty extensive experience in these matters.