human
Well, my lad, how is January working tonight?
gpt
Never better, sir, thank you.
human
I presume he obeys your commands perfectly, eh?
gpt
Does everything I tell him to, Mr. Sparling. I can do anything with that donkey. Why, I could wink at him and make him kick your head off. I--
human
I'll take your word for it, young man--I'll take your word for it. Let me warn you to be careful that you do not tell him to do anything that will interfere with the programme. We must have our acts clean cut, and embodying nothing that has not been arranged for in advance. Do you understand?
gpt
Yes, sir,
human
I'll bet he saw that, mused the lad.
gpt
He's letting me off easy because he had to laugh, just the same as the rest of the people did.
human
What did Mr. Sparling have to say?
gpt
You got off pretty easy, I must say. It is a wonder he did not discipline you for that.
human
Do you think he saw Manuel fly?
gpt
He did, or else someone told him. Be careful, Teddy! You are laying up trouble for all of us,
human
I got even with Mr. Hat Thrower, just the same,