human
Good-morning, Mr. Barraclough,
gpt
Peace be unto you!
human
I'm obliged to you. Peace is an excellent thing; there's nothing I more wish for myself. But that is not all you have to say to me, I suppose? I imagine peace is not your purpose?
gpt
As to our purpose, began Barraclough,
human
To the point, if you please, and let me hear what it is.
gpt
Ye'se hear, sir. If I cannot get it off, there's eleven behint can help me. It is a grand purpose, and (changing his voice from a half-sneer to a whine)
human
Do you want a subscription to a new Ranter's chapel, Mr. Barraclough? Unless your errand be something of that sort, I cannot see what you have to do with it.
gpt
I hadn't that duty on my mind, sir; but as Providence has led ye to mention the subject, I'll make it i' my way to tak ony trifle ye may have to spare; the smallest contribution will be acceptable.
human
If I gave you sixpence you would drink it.
gpt
You seem a fine fellow, said Moore, quite coolly and dryly;