human
Had any luck with missing words lately?
gpt
No, said Edwin.
human
I’ve been off missing words lately.
gpt
Of course you have, Clara agreed with gravity.
human
All this must have been very trying to you all.... Albert’s done very well of course.
gpt
I was on ’politeness,’ my boy,
human
Didn’t you know?
gpt
Sixty-four pounds nineteen shillings per share,
human
Had the money?
gpt
No. Cheques go out on Monday, I believe. Of course, he added,
human
I go in for it scientifically. I leave no chances, I don’t. I’m making a capital outlay of over five pounds ten on next week’s competition, and I may tell you I shall get it back again, _with_ interest.
gpt
He’s not there, said Bert.
human
His drawing’s there, but he isn’t.
gpt
Are you sure?
human
He may be upstairs,
gpt
Is Master George in the house?
human
No’m. He went out a bit since.