human
Who busted that pane of glass?
gpt
Busted! whispered Specs.
human
The peddler was busted, the wagon was busted, we're busted, and now the cold frame is busted. Is there anything anywhere that isn't busted? Aloud he said,
gpt
I did it; I threw the stone.
human
It was a mistake. We didn't know the cold frame was there.
gpt
Mistake, huh? His frown deepened.
human
Well, I suppose you can pay for your mistakes?
gpt
We can't pay for it now; we haven't a cent. But the nine of us must be in Belden by three o'clock this afternoon. If you will take us there in your car we will see that you get paid for the trip and for the broken glass, too.
human
Is that all you have to say?
gpt
No, he said mildly.
human
If you don't care to take us, I will leave my watch with you until I can send you the money for the broken glass. It is a five-dollar watch, so you can be sure it's worth more to me than the price of one pane of glass. And if you will let us use your telephone, while we try to rent an automobile somewhere, I'll be glad to send you the money for every call.