human
This is a shame, Merwell, said the senator's son.
gpt
I think as Dave does, that the newsboy is honest. If you are so hard up, I'll give you five dollars out of my own pocket,
human
I don't want your money, Morr! answered Merwell, in a rage.
gpt
I am going to make this boy give me back my gold piece.
human
Say, you, said a man who had listened to the talk for several minutes.
gpt
When did you lose that five-dollar gold piece?
human
Yesterday morning, answered Link Merwell.
gpt
I bought a newspaper from this boy and after a while I found out I had given him a five-dollar piece in place of a cent.
human
Did you buy any postage stamps about the same time?
gpt
Why--er--yes, I did. Link Merwell gave a start.
human
Say, did----
gpt
You did, answered the man, with a sarcastic grin.
human
I'm the clerk at that window and I'm just going to lunch, he explained to the crowd.
gpt
You bought five two-cent stamps and threw down a nickel and what I supposed were five pennies. When I looked at them I saw one was a five-dollar gold piece. I tried to call you back, but you got out in such a hurry I couldn't locate you. If you'll come back with me I'll give you the gold piece in exchange for one cent.
human
There you are, Merwell! cried Dave.
gpt
Now you can see how you were mistaken in this boy.