human
What was the enclosure they speak of?
gpt
A note from my father.
human
Ah! May I see it?
gpt
I haven't it. It was addressed to Culberson, President of the Mid-City Bank.
human
An order?
gpt
Yes, for Culberson to buy $400,000. of non-registered Liberty bonds and deliver them to me!
human
So he gave in! cried Evan in strong amazement.
gpt
Even Simeon Deaves values his skin more than his money! he added to himself.
human
You have already secured the bonds?
gpt
They're at home.
human
By God! I hate to let those rascals get away with it! cried Evan.
gpt
Four hundred thousand! Think of the good you could do with such a sum!
human
But they have promised to let us alone for good,
gpt
They can afford to! said Evan dryly.
human
It fairly drives me wild to think of them triumphing!
gpt
But you'll come with me?
human
Sure, I'll go with you. I may get a chance at them yet!
gpt
No! No! cried Deaves in a panic.
human
That would ruin everything! You must promise me you will make no attempt against them!
gpt
I must be free to act as I see fit!
human
Then I cannot take you!
gpt
That's up to you,
human
I have no one else I can ask, he said appealingly.
gpt
I beg of you to be reasonable, Weir. You must see that we are helpless against them. Promise me you will do nothing against them, and you may ask me what you like.
human
I want nothing from you, said Evan coldly.
gpt
I won't promise.
human
Then I must take a servant, said Deaves helplessly--
gpt
I'll compromise with you, he said.
human
I promise to carry out instructions exactly as given in the letter until after the securities are handed over. After that I must be free to act as I see fit.
gpt
What do you mean to do?
human
I don't know. How can I tell? I'm hoping that something may happen to give me a clue that I may follow up later.
gpt
Oh well, that's all right, said Deaves.
human
You'll be at my house before eight then?
gpt
I'll be there.