human
Mr. Hazeldine has come, sir, he said, addressing himself to Mr. Brancker.
gpt
I thought you might perhaps have something you wanted to see him about.
human
I don't think I shall trouble him to-night, answered John;
gpt
If I were in Mr. H.'s place, I'd take care not to work as hard as he does,
human
When a man's heart is in what he does, as Mr. Hazeldine's is, hard work becomes a pleasure.
gpt
What a pretty girl his daughter is! resumed Ephraim, after a few moments' silence.
human
Just the sort of young lady I should like to make up to, if I were in a position to do so.
gpt
Yes, Miss Hazeldine is pretty--nobody can deny that; but whether she would make the sort of wife to suit a man like you may be open to doubt.
human
Oh, you are a confirmed old bachelor, Mr. B., and are not supposed to know anything about the ladies.
gpt
May it not be because we old bachelors know so much about the ladies that we remain bachelors? he asked, with a smile.
human
Have you any idea, Ephraim, of making up to Miss Hazeldine?
gpt
Now you are poking fun at me, Mr. B. As if she would condescend to look at a poor beggar like me!
human
Are you going to stay much longer?
gpt
I shall finish this ledger and then be off. I've had about enough of figures for one day.