human
Did the old woman show you the room with the white curtains, Jacob?
gpt
Yes, replied I,
human
Well, Jacob, there's nothing sure in this world. You're well off at present, and `leave well alone' is a good motto; but recollect this, that room is for you when you want it, and everything else we can share with you. It's offered freely, and you will accept it the same. Is it not, old lady?
gpt
Yes, that it is, Jacob; but may you do better--if not, I'll be your mother for want of a better.
human
But about this wherry--what do you say, old woman?
gpt
What will it cost?
human
Cost; let me see--a good wherry, with sculls and oars, will be a matter of thirty pounds.
gpt
I think she could muster the blunt, Jacob, but she don't like to part with it. Tom must coax her. I wish he hadn't shied the cat at her. He's too full of fun.
human
We are friends, Jacob, are we not!
gpt
Oh, yes, madam,
human
I shall not ask that question, said Sarah, gaily,
gpt
Father wants to know, if you please, ma'am, whether, after your _pull_ in the boat, you wouldn't like to have a _pull_ at the brandy bottle?
human
No, replied Mrs Drummond, smiling;