human
So, sir, you are back again; I suppose you know me?
gpt
Know you, my dear friend--eh--yes, I derived great pleasure in being made acquainted with you the day before yesterday. You are Mr Frederick Stadt--that is to say, you are Mr Albert Wolstang.
human
Then you know that I am not myself?
gpt
My dear friend, replied he, with a smile,
human
I hinted as much the last time I saw you.
gpt
And pray how did you ascertain that?
human
You don't ask me such a question, said he, with an air of surprise;
gpt
I knew it by your own signature.
human
My own signature! I know not what you mean by my signature.
gpt
Eh--eh--the signature, you know--that is, the compact you made with Wolstang.
human
I know of no compact, cried I, in a passion;
gpt
I believe it is in my pocket at this very moment. Look here, my dear sir.
human
I hereby, in consideration of the sum of fifty gilders, give to Albert Wolstang the use of my body, at any time he is disposed, provided that, for the time being, he gives me the use of his.--FREDERICK STADT.
gpt
It is a damnable forgery, said I, starting up with fury;
human
What about the scales, my dear friend?
gpt
Go, replied I,
human
He accordingly went, but returned immediately, saying that he observed nothing remarkable.
gpt
No! said I, rising up;