human
Good evening, said the latter.
gpt
I want a sixpenny smoke for twopence, please. How are we this evening? Sitting up and taking nourishment?
human
Always do, said the young man.
gpt
That's why I can never get anybody to play with. I had such an awful dream about you last night that I couldn't rest till I saw you. Awful it was.
human
What was it?
gpt
Dreamt you were married,
human
Who to, pray?
gpt
Me, said Mr. Hills, simply.
human
I woke up in a cold perspiration. Halloa! is that Georgie in there? How are you, George? Better?
gpt
I'm all right,
human
Well, why don't you look it? demanded the lively Mr. Hills.
gpt
Have you got your feet wet, or what?
human
Oh, be quiet,
gpt
Right-o, said Mr. Hills, dropping into a chair by the counter and caressing his moustache.
human
But you wouldn't speak to me like that if you knew what a terrible day I've had.
gpt
What have you been doing?
human
Working, said the other, with a huge sigh.
gpt
Where's the millionaire? I came round on purpose to have a look at him.
human
Him and mother have gone to the Empire?