human
I beg your pardon, he said, with as much deference as if he were addressing one favored by fortune,
gpt
God knows, I am!
human
Perhaps I can be of service to you. Will you tell me how?
gpt
Neither I nor my child has tasted food since yesterday.
human
Well, that can be easily remedied, said Dodger, cheerfully.
gpt
There is a restaurant close by. I was about to eat supper. Will you come in with me?
human
I am ashamed to impose upon the kindness of a stranger,
gpt
Don't mention it. I shall be very glad of company,
human
But you are a poor boy. You may be ill able to afford the expense.
gpt
I am not a millionaire, said Dodger,
human
--where live some of San Francisco's wealthiest citizens--
gpt
Then I will accept your kind invitation.