human
Hillo, ho! who have we here? Our prodigal son returned, with his pockets full of nuggets from the diggings. Oh, mum's the word, is it? as Tom laid his finger on his lips.
gpt
Come here, then, and let's have a look at you! and he catches both Tom's hands in his, and almost shakes them off.
human
I knew you were coming, old boy! Mary told me--she's in all the old man's secrets. Come along, Mary, and see your old playfellow. She has got a little fruit for the old gentleman. Mary, where are you I always colloguing with Jane.
gpt
says Mary;
human
A little bit of fruit from her greenhouse, says the old man in a disparaging tone:
gpt
Aha! my young rover; Old Mark's right hand hasn't forgot its cunning, eh? And this is the month for them; fish all quiet now. When fools go a-shooting, wise men go a-fishing! Eh? Come here, and look me over. How do I wear, eh? As like a Muscovy duck as ever, you young rogue? Do you recollect asking me, at the Club dinner, why I was like a Muscovy duck? Because I was a fat thing in green velveteen, with a bald red head, that was always waddling about the river bank. Ah, those were days! We'll have some more of them. Come up to-night and try the old '21 bin.
human
I must have him myself to-night; indeed I must, Mark,
gpt
All to yourself you selfish old rogue?
human
Why--no--