human
No morphia!
gpt
All right, old fellow, he made answer.
human
But you know you can't sit up when you are like this. What possessed you to try?
gpt
Business, murmured Lucas.
human
Don't go again, Boney. I want you.
gpt
So I've been told. I am quite at your service. Don't speak till you feel better.
human
Ah! I am better now. There's magic about you, I believe. Or is it electricity?
gpt
Is Hudson to take this note? Can I address it for you?
human
Yes; to Lady Carfax at the Manor. It is to go at once.
gpt
You needn't come back till you are rung for,
human
Hadn't you better have a smoke?
gpt
No. I must talk first. I wish you would sit where I can see you.
human
Is that enough lime-light for you? Now, what ails the great chief? Does he think his brother will run away while he sleeps?
gpt
This yours?
human
And you may read it,
gpt
Many thanks! I don't read women's letters unless they chance to be addressed to me--no, not even if they concern me very nearly. Nap's teeth gleamed for a moment.
human
I'm afraid you must play off your own bat, my worthy brother, though if you take my advice you'll postpone it. You're about used up, and I'm deuced thirsty. It's not a peaceful combination.