human
We have been having a little conversation, Mrs. Bransby and me, about her boy here, said Mr. Bragg, glancing across at Martin, who coloured, and smiled with repressed eagerness. Mr. Bragg continued to observe him thoughtfully.
gpt
He tells me he wants to help his mother; and he's not afraid or ashamed of work, it seems.
human
Ashamed! broke out Martin.
gpt
No, I hope I ain't such a cad as that!
human
Martin!
gpt
Well, the boy's about right. To be ashamed of the wrong things, does belong to--what you might call a cad. I expect, pursued Mr. Bragg musingly,
human
I suppose I dare not offer you any tea at this hour? said Mrs. Bransby gently.
gpt
You have not dined, of course.
human
Well, no; not under the _name_ of dinner, I haven't! But I ate a hearty luncheon; and I believe that's about as much dinner as I want; to do me any good, you know. I'll have a cup of tea, please.