human
It seems to me that this report leaves us no room for doubt, he said, when Carnally had finished reading the papers.
gpt
We can't keep the mine working on such returns as these. But I want your honest opinion.
human
Well, he said frankly,
gpt
You knew this some time ago?
human
I was afraid of it; but it wasn't my business. I was sent here to get out as much ore as I could, and I've done so.
gpt
Have you any suggestion to make?
human
If you wrote down your capital, got rid of Mappin, and did your transport work yourselves, you might keep going. The ore's there, though its hard to get at and not worth much.
gpt
You suspected how matters stood from the beginning. I see now that you meant to warn me.
human
I guessed. I couldn't speak plainly without proof.
gpt
Oh, said Andrew in a strained voice,
human
He turned to the manager sharply.
gpt
What did you mean when you said the mine would never pay its shareholders? Do you imply that somebody else may make a profit out of it?
human
You've hit it. Mappin's making his pile, and I guess there's a man with money backing him; but that's no concern of mine. I'm sorry for you, Mr. Allinson, but I suppose I must hand you my notice and tell the boys to quit?
gpt
No, said Andrew;
human
I'm not anxious to leave your service--you're square, Watson replied with an air of relief.
gpt
Now, if you don't want me any more, I'll go to bed.