human
At least you know, and will perhaps explain, what prompted you to buy all that furniture? You were the only buyer at the sale I understand.
gpt
Who--bought anything, yes,
human
And pray--what was your object,--you--a stranger?
gpt
Well, replied Bellew slowly, as he began to fill his pipe,
human
I bought it because it was there to buy, you know; I bought it because furniture is apt to be rather useful, now and then,--I acquired the chairs to--er--sit in, the tables to--er--put things on, and--
gpt
Don't quibble with me, Mr. Bellew!
human
I beg your pardon, Mr. Cassilis!
gpt
When I ask a question, sir, I am in the habit of receiving a direct reply,--
human
And when I am asked a question, Mr. Cassilis, I am in the habit of answering it precisely as I please,--or not at all.
gpt
Mr. Bellew, let me impress upon you, once and for all, that Miss Devine has friends,--old and tried friends, to whom she can always turn for aid in any financial difficulty she may have to encounter,--friends who can more than tide over all her difficulties without the--interference of strangers; and, as one of her oldest friends, I demand to know by what right you force your wholly unnecessary assistance upon her?
human
My very good sir, returned Bellew, shaking his head in gentle reproof,
gpt
That is no answer!
human
Furthermore, pursued Bellew placidly, settling the tobacco in his pipe with his thumb,