human
Well, said Devine,
gpt
If you will give me a written contract, I dare say I can borrow them from a bank agent or mortgage broker on the strength of it.
human
Oh, yes, said Devine, drily.
gpt
It's quite likely you can, but he would charge you a percentage that's going to make a big hole in the profit.
human
I'm afraid I haven't any other means of getting the money.
gpt
Well, said Devine,
human
I rather think you have. In fact, I'll lend it you as the work goes on.
gpt
I have really no claim on you, sir, he said at length.
human
In this province payment is very seldom made until the work is done, and quite often not until a long while afterwards.
gpt
I guess that is my business. Now is there any special reason you shouldn't borrow those dollars from me?