human
Pardon my intrusion. I-- rather embarrassed at the steady gaze--
gpt
I am Mr. Floyd Grandon.
human
Ah! There is something akin to a sneer in the exclamation.
gpt
Doubtless your brother has spoken of me,--Jasper Wilmarth.
human
I heard of your return, he continues. There is something peculiar, as if the man weighed every word.
gpt
We have been looking for you,
human
I hope my delay has not proved injurious to the business, says Grandon, recovering his usual dignity.
gpt
I find that I am executor of the estate with my mother, and I suppose some steps are necessary. I shall qualify immediately. In what condition is the business?
human
Bad enough, is the reply.
gpt
Trade is dull, and I am sorry to say that our new machinery, put in at a great expense, does not work satisfactorily.
human
Where is the other partner, Mr. St. Vincent?
gpt
Out of town somewhere,
human
He holds the patent----
gpt
That we were wild enough to undertake; yes.
human
My father seemed to have great hopes of it.