human
You are of kin to the writer of this letter, Mr Marshall?
gpt
And you desire to learn my trade?
human
I am afeared I scarce do desire it, Master: but I am content, and needs must.
gpt
What have you hitherto done?
human
Master, said Aubrey, looking frankly at his questioner,
gpt
I fear I have hitherto done nothing save to spend money and make a fool of myself. That is no recommendation, I know.
human
You have done one other thing, young man, said the old bookseller: