human
Of course it won't do to turn off old friends, he continued.
gpt
So he made up his mind to give you lads your choice of coming with us at handsome pay--one third of his lay is to be divided amongst those of you that come--
human
No, I never said that,
gpt
You never? Gleazen returned in seeming amazement.
human
The papers is signed, Seth.
gpt
But I never said that!
human
This from you! he cried with a crackling oath.
gpt
After all I've done! I swear _I'll_ back out now--then where'll you be? What's more, I'll tell what I know.
human
Ah, said Gleazen,
gpt
I thought you did. Then, as if Uncle Seth had not broken in upon him, as if he had not retorted at Uncle Seth, as if his low, even voice had not been raised in pitch since he began, he went on,
human
Or, lads, you can stay. What do you say?
gpt
I'll go, he exclaimed eagerly,
human
I'll go, for one.
gpt
Good lad,
human
I'll go, for two.