human
My good woman, said Dowling,
gpt
Sir, she answered,
human
I am cold; but I am also starving of hunger. Could you afford me one cent to get some bread?
gpt
God bliss ye, dear friend, he said,
human
I have not been able to taste food for three days myself; but I am now on the way to the house of a good friend, a good servant of the Lord; and if I get any help, I will share it with you. I am a poor tinker, but work has been very slack this last week. I have not earned enough to pay for my lodging.
gpt
Dowling, I know I have asked you several times to call, but I am a very busy man and you should have let me know. I simply cannot see you this morning. I have an address to prepare for the opening of a mission and I haven't the time.
human
No handshake--no Christian greeting, records the tinker's diary; and the account closes with these words:
gpt
Dear Lord, do not let the demon of uncharitableness enter into my poor heart.