human
It's a report from the mine. Ye can read and think it over while I finish this letter.
gpt
It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject, he said when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
human
We have the choice of going on as we are doing, or extending our operations by an increase of capital. In the latter case, our total earnings might be larger, but I hardly believe there would be as good a return on the money actually sunk. Taking it all round, I don't know what to think. Of course, if it appeared that there was a moral certainty of making a satisfactory profit on the new stock, I should consent.
gpt
A moral certainty is no a very common thing in mining.
human
Horsfield's in favor of the scheme. How far would you trust that man?
gpt
About as far as I could fling a bull by the tail. The same thing applies to both of them.
human
He has some influence. No doubt he'd find supporters.