human
Do call to her to get in, Mr. Harkins. There's plenty of room for her on the back seat, said Mr. Toosypegs, unheeding Mr. Harkins' astounded look at his philanthropy.
gpt
A woman traveling on foot in such a storm! Why, it ain't right!
human
Mr. Toosypegs, Hamericans don't never be a little hout their mind, do they?
gpt
Not often, Mr. Harkins, I'm very much obliged to you,
human
Because if they did, you know, said Mr. Harkins, in the same bland tone,
gpt
I should say you wasn't quite right yourself, you know!
human
Good gracious! Mr. Harkins, what do you mean? exclaimed Mr. Toosypegs, in a tone of mild remonstrance.
gpt
You don't think I'm crazy, do you?
human
Mr. Toosypegs, I don't like to be personal; so I'll only say it's my private opinion you're a brick! said Mr. Harkins, mildly.
gpt
Perhaps, though, its the hair of Hingland wot doesn't agree with you. I thought you was wery sensible a little w'ile ago, when you gin me them two poun'.
human
I'm very much obliged to you for your good opinion, Mr. Harkins, said Mr. Toosypegs, blushing.
gpt
And if you'll only call to that woman to get into the wagon, I'll be still more so.
human
And have your pockets picked? said Mr. Harkins, sharply.
gpt
I shan't do no sich thing.
human
Mr. Harkins! said Mr. Toosypegs, warmly,
gpt
Well, wot if she be?
human
Why, that no woman should be walking at this hour when men are riding; more particularly when there is a back seat with nobody in it. Why, it ain't right!
gpt
Well, I don't care! said Mr. Harkins, snappishly.
human
Do you s'pose, Mr. Toosypegs, I have nothing to do but buy waggins to kerry sich lumber as that 'ere? I won't do it for no one. Likely as not she's nothin' but a gipsy, or something as bad. This 'ere waggin ain't goin' to be perluted with no sich trash.
gpt
Mr. Harkins, said Mr. Toosypegs, briskly, thrusting his hand into his pocket,
human
Hey? 'A fool and his money'--hum! What'll you give?
gpt
There's a crown.
human
Done! said Mr. Harkins, closing his digits on the coin, while his little eyes snapped.
gpt
Hullo! you, woman!