human
Jacob, I'm so glad to see you, and I'm sorry that you were made to wait below, but--if people who can be otherwise will be watermen, it is not our fault. The servants only judge by appearances.
gpt
The present I had to make you was a purse of my own knitting, to put your earnings in; said she, laughing; and then she held up her finger in mockery, crying,
human
Boat, sir; boat, sir. Well, Jacob, there's nothing like independence, after all, and you must not mind my laughing at you.
gpt
I do not heed it, Sarah, replied I; (but I did mind it very much)
human
None whatever, I grant; but a want of ambition, which I cannot understand. However, let us say no more about it.
gpt
When can you come and dine with us, Jacob? Will you come on Wednesday?
human
Oh, mamma! He can't come on Wednesday; we have company on that day.
gpt
So we have, my dear; I had forgotten it; but on Thursday we are quite alone: will you come, then on Thursday, Jacob?