human
You must know the manners and customs of ghosts very well, to be able to tell that they dislike getting wet or muddy.
gpt
Young man, speak not so lightly of things above your comprehension.
human
Do you mean to imply that there are such things as ghosts?
gpt
Perhaps there are, if you had courage to look at them.
human
That taunt should cost you dear, if it were not such a foolish one.
gpt
A foolish one! exclaimed the merchant, throwing on the table a heavy leathern purse.
human
There are fifty guineas. I am content to lose them, if, before the hour is ended, I do not succeed in showing you, who are so obstinately prejudiced, the form of any one of your deceased friends; and if, after you have recognized him, you allow him to kiss your lips.
gpt
You will do that, will you?
human
Yes, said the other--
gpt
I will stake these fifty guineas, on condition that you will pay a similar sum if you lose.
human
Fifty guineas, my worthy sorcerer, are more than a poor college sizar ever possessed; but here are five, which, if you are satisfied, I shall be most willing to wager.
gpt
Young gentleman, you wish to draw back?
human
exclaimed the student.--
gpt
Well! if I had the fifty guineas, you should see whether I wish to draw back!
human
Here, said I,