human
Be seated, madam, he said, rising and handing her a chair.
gpt
What can I have the honor of doing for you this morning?
human
This is your advertisement, I believe,
gpt
Yes, madam,
human
Well, sir, it is my desire to rent one of the rooms.
gpt
You, madam!
human
Yes, sir, she replied;
gpt
I am a refugee from New Orleans, having been driven from there by General Butler. My husband is now a prisoner of war in the hands of the enemy, and my means being limited, I am compelled to live economically.
human
Ahem, ahem, said Mr. Elder, clearing his throat;
gpt
Well, sir, what is the price charged for the rent of one of your rooms?
human
Well, ah--well, ah--you see, my dear madam, the price of everything has gone up immensely,
gpt
And what do you charge for the room?
human
Well, ah, I think sixteen dollars per month as cheap as I could possible rent it,
gpt
I will take it, then, by the month, she answered, rising,
human
Well, ah, my dear madam, it is a rule I have always made, only to rent my houses for the money, paid in advance--not that I have the _least_ apprehension of your inability to pay me, but you see it never does any good to deviate from fixed rules.
gpt
I am perfectly filling to pay you in advance,