human
Concerning Paul and myself: I told the darling that I had a contract with you which had to be fulfilled before I could sign up with another one--even though that other one _seemed_ to be offering me easier work and better wages. So I'm in for the business venture for all it is worth for the next two, perhaps more, years. I refused to place any time limit on a promise to sign up with Paul. Satisfied?
gpt
Most assuredly! That is the first practical speech I've ever heard you make, Nolla!
human
I trust you have sense enough to make the same speech to Tom Latimer. Then he will follow Paul's example: be filled with ambition to go back to Pebbly Pit and straighten out that caved-in mine.