human
I don't think, said Hawkesbury, with his usual smile,
gpt
What cat? I exclaimed, in an agitated voice.
human
You are all mistaken, indeed you are. Smith's father is not a--I mean he's merely away for his health, I assure you.
gpt
Rather a lingering illness, drily replied the Field-marshal, amid general laughter,
human
If you will take my advice, Batchelor, said Hawkesbury,
gpt
Indeed, indeed, I cried once more, almost beside myself with terror and rage,
human
Delighted, said Whipcord, who with every one else had been enjoying my dismay, and laughing at my efforts to extricate myself.
gpt
You say Smith's governor is a--
human
No--it's false. I was telling a lie! I cried, in tones of misery which any ordinary mortal would have pitied.
gpt
I don't know what he is. I never heard of him. Indeed, indeed, I was only speaking in fun.
human
I'm afraid, Batchelor, said Hawkesbury, with a grave but sweet smile,
gpt
Oh yes, you're right, I cried;
human
I've been telling lies; upon my honour I have.
gpt
Upon his honour he's been telling lies, said Daly.
human
The fellow _will_ have his joke. Never saw such a joker in all my days.