human
Well, sir, for the little 'un's sake I'll take your offer. But, look you, I shall use this money as a loan that is to be returned; and as I can save it, I shall put it in the bank for her.
gpt
You can do as you like about that. I shall come and see the child sometimes, and----
human
Do, sir, do, God bless her! To think she's my Jack's child! interrupted Coomber, drawing his sleeve across his eyes.
gpt
Do you know, sir, where my boy went down?
human
I tell you I know nothing of my daughter after she married; but she sent me a box with some letters and these portraits, and some other odds and ends, to be kept for her little Matilda. I'll send you them if you like; and the old man rose as he spoke.
gpt
Can you go with me to Fellness now, and settle this business about the money?
human
But don't you want to see Tiny?
gpt
I have seen her. We had a long talk here before you came. You may tell her that her Grandfather West will come and see her sometimes. And now, if you'll follow me as quickly as you can to the village, we'll settle this business;
human
Bob, Bob, he called at last,
gpt
I've got to go to the village. A strange thing has happened here to-day, and I want to get my wits a bit together before I tell your mother. But you needn't do much to the boat till I come back, for it may be we shall have a new one after all.
human
I've heard of Jack, he said;
gpt
Now go back, Bob, and tell your mother I've gone to Fellness; and if I ain't home by five o'clock, you come and meet me, for I shall have some money to carry--almost a fortune, Bob.