human
You should hear Professor Nicolovius on these veterans of yours.
gpt
What does he say about them? Something hateful, I'm sure.
human
Among other things, that they are a lot of professional beggars who have lived for forty years on their gray uniforms, and can best serve their country by dying with all possible speed. Do you know, he mused,
gpt
But of course you know all about him?
human
No, said he, honest, but looking rather annoyed at having given her such an opening,
gpt
I know only what he told me.
human
Sharlee, came her mother's voice from the rear,
gpt
No, mother. Two mats and a cushion.
human
Well, he is not a Union officer, said Sharlee to Queed,