human
I have been thinking about the extension of your telegraph line, said the manager of the mica mine,
gpt
I'm glad to hear that, said Harry;
human
Yes, it will cost some money, said Mr. Martin
gpt
From your mine to Hetertown!
human
Yes, said Mr. Martin, smiling.
gpt
That is the kind of a line that is really needed. You see, our business is increasing, and we are buying land which we intend to sell out in small farms, and so expect to build up quite a little village out there in time. So you can understand that we would like to be in direct communication with Richmond and the North. And if we can have it by means of your line, we are ready to put the necessary funds into the work.
human
Why, that would give us a regular, first-class telegraph line!
gpt
Certainly, said Mr. Martin,
human
I don't know what to think about it, said Harry.
gpt
I didn't expect you to propose anything like this.
human
Well, said Mr. Martin, rising,
gpt
I must be off. I had only a few minutes to spare, but I thought I had better come and make you this proposition. I think you had better lay it before your Board of Managers as soon as possible, and if you will take my advice, as a business man, you'll accept our offer.