human
Gentlemen, said Johnny in a quite oratorical tone of voice,
gpt
Upon my soul, this is a most extraordinary thing! exclaimed Eugene, looking about him in amazement.
human
Why, the whole blooming family is here, even Tommy. I say, Tommy, it's perfectly imbecile, with all due respect to you, to prefer that little beggar with the white star.
gpt
I'll back him for a hundred pounds before any official committee,
human
Gentlemen, interposed Johnny most crudely indeed,
gpt
I am here to repeat my offer of three million dollars, cash, for your Bronx property; one-half million dollars to-day, one million dollars next Saturday, May twentieth, and the remaining million and a half the following Saturday, May twenty-seventh, title to remain vested in you until the entire amount is paid. Just to show that I mean business I have brought each of you a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars.
human
I say, you know, he expostulated,
gpt
Why not?
human
Well--er--it's so very precipitate, responded Tommy, putting the check in his pocket and taking it out again and folding and unfolding it with uncertain fingers.
gpt
No time for deliberation and dignity and such rot, you know.
human
An advance cash payment of half a million dollars is so full of dignity that its shoes squeak, announced Johnny.
gpt
As to delay, I don't see any reason for it. You want to sell the property, don't you?
human
You're satisfied with the price?
gpt
You know that by my plan you are perfectly secured until you are fully paid; so there's no reason why we shouldn't wind up the business at once.
human
Should you say that this was regular, Birchard?
gpt
Quite regular indeed, Mr. Birchard smilingly assured him.
human
Typically American for its directness and decision, but fully as good a business transaction in every way as could be consummated in London.
gpt
Ow, I say,
human
As I understand it, went on Mr. Birchard,
gpt
Mr. Gamble's proposition is very simple. You are to execute a contract of sale to him to-day, acknowledging receipt of half a million dollars' advance payment, and are at the same time to execute a clear deed that will be placed in the hands of your agent until Mr. Gamble completes his payments. The deed will then be delivered to him and properly recorded. Is this correct, Mr. Gamble?
human
I couldn't say it so well, but that's what I mean,
gpt
Then, gentlemen, continued Birchard,
human
I should advise you to sign the papers at once and have the matter off your minds.