human
And, Fitz, what do you mean, by 'full protection guaranteed'?
gpt
To the bondholder, of course,--the man who pays the money.
human
What kind of protection?
gpt
Why, the right to foreclose the mortgage when the interest is not paid, of course,
human
Put yo' pencil through that line, quick--none of that for me. This fo'closure business has ruined haalf the gentlemen in our county, suh. But for that foolishness two thirds of our fust families would still be livin' in their homes. No, suh, strike it out!
gpt
But, my dear Colonel, without that protecting clause you couldn't get a banker to touch your bonds with a pair of tongs. What recourse have they?