human
Oh, beg pardon. You want this, I suppose? and, handing her the dainty teacup, he calmly slipped the ring into his waistcoat-pocket and languidly murmured,
gpt
Thanks.
human
Well, I like that.
gpt
Yes? So do I, rather better than the others.
human
May I ask what you purpose doing with my ring?
gpt
I was just thinking. I've ordered a new Amidon for Larkin, a new ninety-dollar suit for Ferry, and I shall be decidedly poor this month, even if we recover Merton's watch.
human
Oh, well, if it's only to pawn one, why not take a diamond?
gpt
But it isn't.
human
What then, pray?
gpt
Well, again I was just thinking--whether I could find another to match this up in town, or send this one--to her.
human
Mr. _Waring_! _Really?_