human
Of course, I know it, Joe! he exclaimed emphatically.
gpt
I don't deny that for a moment the paper had me going. But in my heart I know it's a lie. So just send your cable and then let's forget it. Those fellows are just making a rope to hang themselves with. We'll make it warm for them when we get back to the States.
human
You ought to sue the papers for libel,
gpt
There won't be any suing, said Joe heatedly.
human
Just let me have five minutes alone with the fellow that started this and that's all I'll ask.
gpt
JOSEPH MATSON.
human
That ought to hold them for a while,
gpt
It ought, said Joe gloomily.
human
But you know the old saying that 'a lie will go round the world while truth is getting its boots on.'