human
Do you know, I am getting absolutely tired and sick of doing nothing. Ever since I left college I've been an idler, and I can't say I'm enjoying it. I arise in the morning and wonder how I can manage to get through the day. I read the papers, go down to the store, up to the club, down to your office, back to the club to lunch, and maybe play pool for an hour or two with some poor devil as lonesome as I am, or go to the matinee, and in the evening only do I begin to enjoy myself a little. I am beginning to realize that a life of idleness is a beastly bore, and I am sick of it. I want you to let me come into your office and study law; will you?
gpt
Do you know what that means? he responded at last.
human
Do you know that to read law means two years, perhaps, of close application and perseverance? In my case I had the spur of necessity to urge me on and even with that stimulus it was a dry, hard grind. With you, who have all the money you need and are likely to, it will be much worse. I respect your feeling and I admire your determination very much, and, of course, do not wish to discourage you. You are more than welcome to my office and law books, and I will gladly help you all I can, and then after a moment's reflection he added,
gpt
I believe it's a wise step, and I'll be very glad to have you with me. You can help me out in a good many ways also that will advance you even faster than steady reading.
human
I had half expected you would try to discourage me, said he,
gpt
Why shouldn't I? answered Page.
human
I owe you a good deal more than that, my dear boy, and when you have been admitted we will go into a partnership if you want to do it.
gpt
Here's my hand on it, said Frank, rising,
human
He seemed overjoyed and for two hours they sat and talked it over.
gpt
When may I begin? he said finally.
human
I want to go at it right away.
gpt
To-morrow morning at nine o'clock sharp, replied Albert, smiling,
human
Well, to be exact, it came to me in the parlor of your house in Sandgate, just at dark, the last evening I was there, and a remark your sister made to me was the cause of it.