human
You're not taking this matter to your lawyer, Colonel,
gpt
Certainly not! he replied in surprise.
human
I've known Johnny Gamble for years, and I'd take his word for my entire bank-account.
gpt
I must confess that business ethics has me more confused than ever, laughed Constance.
human
You just now accused Mr. Gamble of robbing you.
gpt
I'd have paid him sixty thousand, he advised her, placing the option affectionately in his pocket-book.
human
It's worth that to me. I've been afraid to broach the matter to Gresham for a month, for fear he'd want seventy-five when he found out I had to have it. I'm getting it cheaper through Gamble.
gpt
I don't suppose I shall ever understand it,
human
I don't, myself, observed Gamble, passing the colonel's check between his fingers quite happily.
gpt
I can loaf three hours now on that two-hundred-hour stunt, thanks to you, Gresham.
human
You had your start by luck,
gpt
Not at all, insisted Gamble cheerfully.
human
I would have borrowed the money from the colonel to buy that option. How's that for ethics, Miss Joy?
gpt
It's quite in keeping with your methods of the day, rejoined Gresham.
human
I still insist that you took an unfair advantage of me.
gpt
Oh, play the game or stay out of it! he advised.
human
I'll see you at my lawyer's to-morrow at eleven. Come with me a minute, Johnny. I want you to meet a friend of mine who has a big real estate deal on tap, and he may not go back on our train to-night.