human
I came here expecting a private interview, he said to Mowbray.
gpt
I do not understand why I'm asked to meet these gentlemen, most of whom I have not the pleasure of knowing.
human
I cannot tell what you expected, Mowbray answered haughtily.
gpt
Your business is, however, of interest to us all, and to state it now will save some time, because nothing can be done until our council is informed of it.
human
Very well, he said, undoing a bundle of documents.
gpt
I hold mortgages on land and property belonging to Gerald Mowbray, Carlyon, Webster, and Shepstone. He read out particulars of the sums lent and interest due, and then put the papers on the table.
human
You are at liberty to examine them.
gpt
They can't be contested, sir. Speaking for the others, as well as myself, I must say that we feel our position, and are very sorry that we have brought this trouble upon you and our friends.