human
Do you do a little mind reading on the side? he inquired,
gpt
Well, you know, the old man winked genially,
human
You are profoundly right, said Jimmie solemnly,
gpt
Mr.--Gamblin? Is that the name I see on the window?
human
Jethniah Gamblin, that's me. Just like a post in the mud. Been here for forty year and sorry for it every minute.
gpt
But you stay.
human
It's a habit.
gpt
Yes, said Jimmie thoughtfully,
human
You see, Augusta took up the explanations, while Mr. Gamblin settled a heavy foot on the hub of the wheel and went into conference with them,
gpt
Jimmie hasn't been well. Not really sick, you know, but just--he coughed a good deal. And we came out like gypsies, you know we're not really gypsies at all, she elucidated carefully.
human
And now I'm sure he's tired of it. It's so easy to tire of a thing that isn't after all quite natural.
gpt
Well now, Mr. Gamblin began helpfully,