human
Prices are certainly low; but it strikes me you had better keep out of Colonel Mowbray's way, Harding said.
gpt
If he suspected that any of the boys had dealings with you, he'd make trouble, and probably insist upon paying you off.
human
One seldom objects to being paid a debt. Has the Colonel much money to spare?
gpt
I don't know; I can't claim to be a friend of his.
human
Well, it doesn't matter, as I've nothing to do with him. Now that I'm here, I'll say that I'd be glad to accommodate you and your partner if you want to extend your operations or hold on for better prices at any time. You're putting in a big crop.
gpt
Thanks; I don't think we'll make a deal, Devine drawled.
human
We don't farm for the benefit of another man. When I haul my wheat to the elevators I want the money myself, and not to turn it over to somebody else, who'll leave me a few pennies to go on with.