human
Good-day!
gpt
That there Adam, puffed the Corn-chandler,
human
repeated the Corn-chandler,
gpt
Yes, nodded the other,
human
So so, Parsons, nodded Grimes,
gpt
Shall you buy?
human
I am a-going, said the Corn-chandler with much deliberation,
gpt
I am a-going to take them tapestry cheers, sir, likewise the grand-feyther clock in the corner here, likewise the four-post bed-stead wi' the carved 'ead-board,--and--most particular, Parsons, I shall take this here side-board. There ain't another piece like this in the county, as I know of,--solid ma-hogany, sir!--and the carvings! and herewith, he gave two loud double knocks upon the article of furniture in question.
human
Oh! I've 'ad my eye on this side-board for years, and years,--knowed I'd get it some day, too,--the only wonder is as she ain't had to sell up afore now.
gpt
Meaning Miss Anthea, sir?
human
Ah,--her! I say as it's a wonder to me,--wo't wi' the interest on the mortgage I 'old on the place, and one thing and another,--it's a wonder to me as she's kept her 'ead above water so long. But--mark me, Parsons, mark me,--she'll be selling again soon, and next time it'll be lock, stock, and barrel, Parsons!
gpt
Well, I don't 'old wi' women farmers, myself! nodded Parsons.
human
But,--as to that cup-board over there,--Sheraton, I think,--what might you suppose it to be worth,--betwixt friends, now?
gpt
Can't say till I've seed it, and likewise felt it, answered the Corn-chandler, rising.
human
Let me lay my 'and upon it, and I'll tell you--to a shilling,