human
Yes, he said, in answer to his host's first remark;
gpt
I've gathered that we have failed to save the situation. But I don't know exactly what has happened. You had better tell me.
human
Ye will hear his news in good time, he informed her, and then turned to Carroll.
gpt
In a few words, the capital was no subscribed--it leaked out that the ore was running poor--and we held an emergency meeting. With Vane away, I could put no confidence into the shareholders--they were anxious to get from under--and Horsfield brought forward an amalgamation scheme: A combine would take the property over, on their valuation. I and a few others were outvoted; the scheme went through; and when the announcement steadied the stock, which had been tumbling down, I exercised the authority given me and sold your shares and Vane's at considerably less than their face value. Ye can have particulars later. What I have to ask now is--where is Vane?