human
I have a few useful qualifications, he said.
gpt
Some of the bigger implement dealers and the heads of the milling firms are men of taste and education. It's possible they might rather deal with me than with a drummer fellow, or a raw farmer fresh from the soil.
human
I'm fresh from the soil, but I guess I could run this end of the business,
gpt
Perhaps I'd better mention that I spoke to Kenwyne and Broadwood, and they were willing that I should have the agency.
human
That's so. I have a letter from Kenwyne, who says he'd like to give you a lift, but leaves me to decide.
gpt
Then his wishes ought to count. You must see that your position at Allenwood won't be easy; it will need some tact to make it comfortable, and your giving me the post would go a long distance in your favor. You can't afford to disregard our people's feelings until you've made your footing good.
human
Can I not? Harding's patience was exhausted.
gpt
Have I ever tried to gain your friends' favor by indulging any of their crank notions? If necessary, I'll put my plans through in spite of the crowd! He checked himself.
human
But this has nothing to do with the matter. You're not the man I want.
gpt
May I inquire what kind of a man you do want?
human
First of all, one I can trust.
gpt
You may regret your decision,