human
What is the use, my dear boy, in setting up the gap when the fence is down all around?
gpt
Remember, sir, they shot a hole through your hat one night last week on your way to the Soldiers' Home.
human
Well, what of it? If a man really makes up his mind to kill me he can do it----
gpt
You can take precautions.
human
But I can't shut myself up in an iron box--now, can I? If I am killed I can die but once. To live in constant dread of it is to die over and over again. I decline to die until the time comes--away with your extra guards! I've got too many now. They bother me.