human
Forty pounds! he said to his wife, after the official had departed.
gpt
Why didn't 'e offer me a bag o' sweets?
human
It's a lot o' money,
gpt
So's a thousand, said her husband.
human
I ain't going to 'ave my back broke for nothing, I can tell you. Now, you keep that mouth o' yours shut, and if I get it, you shall 'ave a new pair o' boots.
gpt
A thousand! exclaimed the startled Mrs. Scutts.
human
Have you took leave of your senses, or what?
gpt
I read a case in the paper where a man got it, said Mr. Scutts.
human
He 'ad his back 'urt too, pore chap. How would you like to lay on your back all your life for a thousand pounds?
gpt
Will you 'ave to lay abed all your life?
human
Wait till I get the money, said Mr. Scutts;