human
They act, said he to Florian,
gpt
Well, said Amidon,
human
It doesn't, eh? went on the judge.
gpt
Well, I can't say that anything surprises me; though I was a little taken off my feet by a rumor that something took place between you and the plaintiff at that party the other night. How was that?
human
There may have been something, said Amidon calmly,
gpt
I'd like to know about that, said the judge contemplatively,
human
I'd like to know. That stairway episode--that collision, you remember--may not count for much on the trial; but with a few corroborative circumstances, eh, my boy? Farmer jury; pretty girl; blighted affection; damned villain, you know. But say! she's got something to prove if she wins, under the authorities here, and there are more cases in this state than there ought to be in the whole world; but a summer-resort engagement, girl of mature years, a little bit swift down the quarter-stretch and all that--cheer up, Florian, we'll win, or we'll make it a great case----
gpt
Blodgett, answered Amidon, who heard with horror the lawyer's forecast of the trial,
human
That's like you, Florian, he exclaimed,
gpt
No no! said Amidon,
human
I'll see the madame, said the judge.
gpt
Yes--I'll see her! I'll see her at once. I guess you're right about it, Florian.