human
Look here, old fellow, he said;
gpt
I'm awfully sorry, replied Edwards,
human
I have not got one.
gpt
I'll pay you back on Monday, honour bright.
human
I know you would; it isn't that. I assure you I am not making excuses; you should have it directly if it were possible; but I am as penniless as a fellow can be, not so much as a postage-stamp have I got.
gpt
I must get a shilling somehow; whom to ask?
human
Ask Griffiths; he always has money,
gpt
Hang the fellow, yes, said Saurin.
human
But he will make such a favour of it if he lends it, and he is just as likely as not to refuse. I have it, though! He offered me half-a-crown for my crossbow last term, and I would not let him have it; he shall now.