human
Chorche, Chorche, my dear fellow--I have got it, our press. There are still a few little things to think out. But no matter! I am sure now of my invention: you will see--you will see! Ah! the Prochassons can experiment all they choose. With the Risler Press we will crush all rivalry.
gpt
Bravo, my comrade! replied Fromont Jeune.
human
So much for the future; but you don't seem to think about the present. What about this inventory?
gpt
Ah, yes! to be sure. I had forgotten all about it. It isn't very satisfactory, is it?
human
Why, yes, on the contrary, it is very satisfactory indeed, was the reply.
gpt
We have every reason to be satisfied, especially as this is our first year together. We have forty thousand francs each for our share of the profits; and as I thought you might need a little money to give your wife a New Year's present--