human
Now, he said with an abrupt change of tone,
gpt
I have told you how we found the Graham Lode, on which three of the richest claims have been contracted to me. Let me read you the reports of different assayers to whom I submitted specimens. He did so, and added:
human
The original documents are here; you may examine and pass them round. But I must get on. These claims are mine, though my right to them might be contested by the directors of this Company--the cost of finding and proving them has been borne by myself--but, if you agree to their development and the abandoning of the Rain Bluff, I propose to hand them over as your property.
gpt
In face of the want of confidence you have shown in us and the extraordinary course Mr. Allinson has taken, my colleagues and I feel compelled to resign in a body.
human
Let them go! We're well rid of them! exclaimed the shopkeeper.
gpt
You don't join them?
human
I had better do so and offer myself for re-election.
gpt
Then I have much pleasure in proposing Mr. Allinson, said Murray.
human
I should like to mention that I remained a shareholder in this Company because I preferred his bare word to the strong recommendations of experienced stockjobbing friends.
gpt
Thank you for this mark of trust. My first offer stands--anybody anxious to have his shares redeemed at par need only apply to my brokers, whose address is here.
human
We'll go on with the election, resumed the shopkeeper.
gpt
With the permission of the meeting, I'll ask Mr. Allinson whom he'd like to have on the Board.
human
You're giving up your rights and offering me a very unusual privilege.
gpt
Never mind that, rejoined a stockjobber dryly.
human
These proceedings have been remarkably unusual from the start. In fact, I imagine we have reached the limit of irregularity for a company meeting. For all that, I support our spokesman's plucky offer.
gpt
Very well, said Andrew.
human
I would suggest the nomination of three of your previous directors. I believe they would serve you well, and their appointment might act as a judicious check on me.