human
We've come about the pencil, you know, said Dick, adopting a conciliatory tone to begin with.
gpt
It's really a mistake, Webster. Coote never took it.
human
No. We've known Coote for years, and never knew him do such a thing,
gpt
And they've turned out every one of my pockets, said Coote,
human
Very pretty, young gentlemen; very pretty. When you have done joking, perhaps, you'll give me what belongs to me.
gpt
Hang it! cried Dick, forgetting his suavity.
human
It's no joke, Webster. I tell you, Coote never took the thing.
gpt
You were here in the shop, of course, and saw him?
human
No, I wasn't, said Dick;
gpt
Coote, said Heathcote, feeling it his turn to back up--
human
Coote's a gentleman; not a thief.
gpt
I'm glad to hear that, said Mr Webster.
human
He's sure he's not both?
gpt
I'm positive,
human
And is that all you've come to say?
gpt
No, said Dick.
human
It's an awful shame if you can't believe us. But if you won't--well, we'd sooner pay you for the pencil and have done with it.