human
If all the old families had been as careful the Bend would not have deteriorated, Val stated maliciously, knowing just how to encourage her.
gpt
However, the new-comers are benefited by Miss Purry's resolve--particularly Mrs. Slosher. The Sloshers are just on the other side of the drive from the vacant property, and they have almost as good a river view as if they had been able to purchase it and build upon it in the first place.
human
Mr. Slosher, who is now in Europe, was almost brutal in his determination to purchase the property, she stated with painful repression.
gpt
The present Mrs. Slosher is a pretty doll, and he is childishly infatuated with her; but his millions can not buy everything she demands.
human
If you were only certain of what you intend to build there--
gpt
I have an apartment-house in mind,
human
That would be very large and very high, no doubt,
gpt
It's the only kind that would pay, Johnny Gamble hastily assured her.
human
It would be expensive--no suite less than three thousand a year and nobody allowed to do anything.
gpt
I'll consider the matter,
human
What about the price?
gpt
Oh, yes--the price, agreed Miss Purry indifferently;
human
I've been holding it at two hundred thousand. I shall continue to hold it at that figure.
gpt
Then that's the price, decided Johnny.
human
Can't we come to an agreement now?
gpt
To-morrow afternoon at three,
human
Can't I arrange with you for a twenty-four-hour option?
gpt
I shall not bind myself in any way, she declared.
human
To-morrow afternoon at three.
gpt
That's a beautiful piece of property, commented Johnny as they drove by.
human
By George, the apartment-house will shut those people off from the river!
gpt
That's the only reason she'd be willing to sell, replied Val.
human
What set you hunting up this property?
gpt
The De Luxe Apartments Company intends confining its operations to this quarter. They'll go scouting among the listed properties first--and they may not find this one until I am asking them two hundred and fifty for it.