human
Mr. Grandon, begins that gentleman, with a kind of bitter suavity,
gpt
I think the men are better able to tell their own story. They made an abrupt demand of me that Mr. Rising must be dismissed or they would go. Our agreement was for a month's trial, and the month is not ended. I stand by my men.
human
But you do not know, perhaps. They were unjustly accused.
gpt
Unjustly?
human
Mr. Grandon, and he takes a few quick steps up and down the room,
gpt
Mr. Wilmarth, all that was settled at Mr. Sherburne's office. It was decided that, being the executor and trusted agent of my father, and also the husband of Miss St. Vincent, gave me the controlling voice, and you consented to the month's trial.
human
And am I to stand idly by and let you drive the thing to ruin? discharge workmen, break contracts, shut up the place, and have no voice in the matter?
gpt
You had a voice then!
human
But you very wisely withheld the outcome of your plans. I should not have consented to my own ruin.
gpt
Mr. Wilmarth, if you can decide upon any reasonable price for your share, I will purchase it. It cannot be a comfortable feeling to know yourself in a sinking ship, with no means of rescue. If you are doubtful of success, name your price.