human
I was surprised to hear you were coming over; though perhaps it's as well you did so.
gpt
When I got your letter the matter seemed serious enough to require my personal attention.
human
You may tell me what you think, said Andrew,
gpt
To begin with, why did you give Mappin notice to terminate his contract?
human
It seemed the best thing to be done in the shareholders' interest.
gpt
I won't mince matters, he replied.
human
You have no business experience and know nothing about mining. You have acted rashly. I made the arrangements with Mappin and considered them satisfactory.
gpt
I'm sorry to hear it. I wish it had been somebody less closely connected with Allinson's who concluded the deal with him. The man's making a good thing out of his contract at the Company's expense.
human
You mustn't be hypercritical. Opportunities for picking up a few dollars are often attached to operations like ours, and its wiser to let one's friends have them and look for favors in return. Besides, the man does his work well.
gpt
No, corrected Andrew,
human
Be careful, Leonard warned him.
gpt
You may cause a good deal of trouble without doing any good. Remember that you're only here on trial and accountable to the rest of the directors. If necessary, the power you're overstraining could be withdrawn.
human
I think not, said Andrew.
gpt
In a sense, I'm Allinson's; it would be a difficult matter to get rid of me. I have neglected my duties, but it's not too late to make a change.