human
I suppose we may proceed to business? began Fell.
gpt
I have drawn up articles of partnership; we can apply for incorporation later if we so desire. Lucie, both Henry Gramont and I are putting twenty-five thousand dollars into this company, while you are putting in your land, which I am valuing at an equal amount. The stock, therefore, will be divided equally among us. That is understood?
human
Yes. It's very good of you, Uncle Jachin, said the girl, quietly.
gpt
I'll leave everything to your judgment.
human
Judgment is a poor horse to ride, as Eliza said when she crossed the ice. Here's everything in black and white. I suggest that you both glance over the articles, sign up, and we will then hold our first meeting.
gpt
Very well, then, the meeting is called to order! Jachin Fell smiled as he rapped on the desk before him.
human
Election of officers--no, wait! The first thing on hand is to give our company a name. Suggestions?
gpt
I was thinking of that last night, said Lucie, smiling a little.
human
Why not call it the 'American Prince Oil Company'?
gpt
Excellent! exclaimed Jachin Fell.
human
My vote falls with yours, my dear--I'll fill in the blanks with that name. Now to the election of officers.
gpt
I nominate Jachin Fell for president,
human
Seconded!
gpt
Any other nominations? If not, so approved and ordered, rattled Fell, laughingly.
human
For the office of treasurer----
gpt
Miss Lucie Ledanois! said Gramont.
human
Move nominations be closed.
gpt
Seconded and carried by a two-thirds vote of stockholders, chirped Fell in his toneless voice.
human
So approved and ordered. For secretary----
gpt
Our third stockholder, put in Lucie.
human
He'll have to be an officer, of course!
gpt
Seconded and carried. So approved and ordered. Mr. Fell rapped on the table.
human
We will now have the report of our expert geologist in further detail than yet given.