human
Nobody will buy; you won't get two bits a lot bid,
gpt
Do you want my advice? asked Keith,
human
Then do this: stick to your guns.
gpt
I want my money, said he;
human
Look here, suddenly said Keith, who had been making up his mind.
gpt
I'll guarantee you the full amount in cash, within, say, two weeks, but only on this condition: that you go out now, and spread it about everywhere that you are going to stand pat. Tell 'em all you are going to push through this sale.
human
How do I know----
gpt
Take a chance, interrupted Keith.
human
If at the end of two weeks I don't pay you cash, you can do what you please. Call off the sheriff's sale at the last minute; I'll pay the costs myself. Come, that's fair enough. You can't lose a cent.
gpt
All right,
human
Remember: it's part of the bargain that you state everywhere that you're going to force this sale, and that you don't let anybody bluff you.
gpt
Got a pretty wife, too, added Brannan.
human
Well, she's going to, if the Morrell woman has her way,
gpt
He's a pretty enterprising youngster--more ways than one,