human
I asked you to meet me here because you all have a large interest in Allinson's and the Rain Bluff mine, Andrew began.
gpt
I thought it fit that you should hear why I have made some changes in our Canadian plans.
human
It would be better not to confuse Allinson's with the mine, Leonard interposed.
gpt
The Rain Bluff is, of course, an independent company.
human
No, said Andrew sternly;
gpt
That is obvious,
human
Andrew is begging the question in speaking of the mine as being guaranteed by the firm, Leonard persisted.
gpt
The shares were offered to the public on the inducements stated in the prospectus.
human
They were subscribed for because it was an Allinson venture; but we'll leave that point for a while. I feel justified in asking your attention as Rain Bluff shareholders--though I have learned that Leonard has lately reduced his holding.
gpt
I felt tempted to do the same, after what I learned at the Lake of Shadows, he remarked.
human
However, when I'd had a few words with Andrew I decided to hold on. Though he's carrying a good bit of my money, I felt he was worth backing.
gpt
Well, said Andrew,
human
I was sent out to look into Canadian matters, and I have done so. The discoveries I made are by no means reassuring.