human
Bless your sweet bobbed head, he whispered, throwing an arm affectionately about her shoulders.
gpt
Though why in blazes you entertain well known crooks to tea gets me wondering.
human
Oh, my dear, dear boy, wherever did you come from?
gpt
Down the chimney, mother, like Santa Claus.
human
But why and without a word?
gpt
Hadn't a notion I was coming, he replied dropping on to the sofa and spreading out his legs.
human
I was whacked to the wide and had to stop somewhere and get me breath.
gpt
I say, that was a near shave, gasped the latter.
human
Where did you spring from?
gpt
Somewhere t'other side of Plymouth. Keep your eye on the window, Flora. Don't want that old blackbird to get a view of me. Thanks! Fine. See him down the road, Jane?
human
You bet.
gpt
It's damn bad luck him being here at all. When did he first show up?
human
Last night.
gpt
There's been a mess-up somewhere and I was looking for a clean run home.
human
Home, dear?
gpt
Um! Back to London. How's mother's old car going, Flora?
human
Tiptop.
gpt
Good, I shall need it. I say, I apologise for not saying how-de-do but things have been moving today. Everyone feeling good? Fine. Lord, I'm tired.
human
Oh, that's all right--a scratch--bled a bit. Nothing to bother about. Flora, if you leave that window unguarded you're sacked. Jane, if you love me, a large and a small.
gpt
But what is it all about?
human
Money, dear--money and a bit of paper I carry in this note case that is earnestly coveted by quite a number of people it doesn't belong to. When I asked for a large and a small, Jane, I was endeavouring to convey the idea that I was thirsty.
gpt
Be a darling, mother dear, and fill me a pipe.
human
Then there is something wrong with your hand, said the old lady filling the pipe and putting it in the corner of his mouth, while Flora risked a month's notice by rushing forward with a lighted match.
gpt
I shall tie it up while you have your smoke.