human
Couldn't you go around after evidence just as you are? asked the aged inventor.
gpt
I don't much care for this disguising business.
human
Oh, it's very necessary, insisted Mr. Damon earnestly.
gpt
Bless my gizzard! but it's very necessary. Why, if I went around the Foger place as I am now, they'd know me in a minute, and I couldn't find out what I want to know.
human
Well, if you keep on blessing yourself, said Tom, with a laugh,
gpt
That's so, admitted the eccentric gentleman.
human
I must break myself of that habit. I will. Bless my topknot! I'll never do it any more. Bless my trousers buttons!
gpt
I'm afraid you'll never do it!
human
It is rather hard, said Mr. Damon ruefully, as he realized what he had said.
gpt
But I'll do it. Bless--