human
One step nearer, observed Johnny to Loring an hour or so later.
gpt
Next Saturday I'll have the remaining two and a half million and will only pay out one and a half of it. The other million sticks with me.
human
The other million? repeated Loring.
gpt
Oh, yes, I see. The half-million you advanced and the half-million profit you make on this deal. For how much can you write your check now, Johnny?
human
If I wrote a check right this minute, to pay for a postage stamp, it would go to protest, laughed Johnny.
gpt
I guess I can stand it to be broke for a week though.
human
You're a lucky cuss,
gpt
In most things,
human
In everything, insisted Loring.
gpt
By the way, Gresham was over here to see you yesterday while I was out.
human
Gresham? mused Johnny.
gpt
That's curious. He was at the Bronx office and also at my apartments. I 'phoned this morning, but was told he had gone out of town for a week.
human
You probably missed something very important, returned Loring sarcastically.
gpt
Where were you yesterday anyhow?
human
Having a holiday,