human
I do not know, sir; I have not seen it.
gpt
Now, Benny, said Mr. Lawrence,
human
Did you ever know me lie, sir?
gpt
No, Benny, answered Mr. Lawrence;
human
I never did, nor steal either. Though I can quite conceive how, in a moment of weakness, you might be tempted to do both.
gpt
But I've done neither,
human
Look here, Benny. I left a five-pound note on the desk when I went out. I am quite certain of that--as certain as I am that I stand here at this moment. And, according to your own statement, no one but yourself has been in the office since I left, and when I come back the note is gone. What am I to think?
gpt
It's mighty queer, sir, said Benny, turning pale again;
human
I'm afraid that I must think so.
gpt
I do not wish to be hard with you, Benny, he said;
human
And if I was to tell a lie and say I took it, you would ask me for it at once, and I ain't got it.
gpt
No, I will be more lenient still, for I know what a grief it will be to my little girl when she hears about it. If you will only confess that you have taken it, I won't even ask you to return it. But if you will not confess, I'm afraid the law will have to take its course.