human
I have another demand to make. I want your consent to a dissolution of your partnership in Allinson's.
gpt
This is too much! he exclaimed.
human
Have you lost your senses?
gpt
I think not. You have betrayed the trust my father had in you; you have started Allinson's on a downward course. That you have, with the exception of the Rain Bluff speculation, so far made money for the firm does not count, because you can't continue doing so. There's a code of business morality; they are not fools in the city, and your methods would be found out. Then the reputation we trade upon would be gone. But enough of this. Put your price on your position and I'll pay it if possible.
human
No! he answered.
gpt
I hold my place! You cannot get rid of me!
human
Is that your last word?
gpt
Yes! I've tried to be forbearing, but you push me too hard. It has come to an open fight, which may as well begin at the shareholders' meeting. I shall not resign from the Board.
human
It was bound to come, said Andrew.
gpt
We know how we stand.
human
Florence and I leave to-morrow! There is no train to-night.
gpt
That must be as you wish,
human
Andrew, she cried,
gpt
I'm sorry it's too late already. I can't think he sent you.
human
No; I came because I felt I must. Can't you see that you are bent on ruining yourself and bringing discredit on the firm?
gpt
I think not; but it's a point on which we can't agree. I can't blame you for taking Leonard's side.
human
Oh, she cried,