human
Yatton, 3d December, 18--.
gpt
Upon my soul, if that don't carry the election hollow, said Mr. O'Doodle, laying down his pen, and mixing himself a fresh tumbler of half-and-half brandy and water,
human
Why--a--ya--as! 'pon my life it's quite a superior article, and no mistake --quoth Titmouse;
gpt
Fait, Titty, an' it's mighty little awake to the way of _doing business_, that ye are! ah, ha! Murder and thieves! what does it signify what you choose to say or write to them? they're only _pisintry_: and--the real point to be looked at is this--all those that you can _command_--d'ye see--of course you will, or send 'em to the right about; and those that you can't--that's the _new_ blackguards round about--_buy_, if it's necessary, fait!
human
Oh, that's _done_!--It _is_, 'pon my soul!
gpt
Oh? Is it in earnest you are? Then you're M. P. for the borough; and on the strength of it, I'll replenish!