human
Anna Bell Morgan is as pure as she is beautiful, and if I don't get out of this clean, I love her so much that I don't want it known that she ever knew me. It would be the act of a dog, and a downright coward--and, I am not a coward.
gpt
But, Hiram--it may be you are somewhat morbid, and magnify the gravity of the matter--there is always a way out for clean hands--pinch and kick yourself into a normal condition and answer a few questions as though it were another man's trouble.
human
Well, I will admit at the sight of you I do feel better, he said, still keeping his feet almost as high as his head, on the corner of my table.
gpt
I am on the rack--go ahead with your third degree stuff,
human
When did you see Miss Morgan last?
gpt
Five weeks ago to-morrow.
human
Have you written or telephoned?
gpt
Neither, I tell you----
human
All right, I said, raising my hand in tolerant good humor;
gpt
Yes, I know it--that's why my predecessor lost his job.
human
But you don't know just what has been done?
gpt
No, I don't; but Mr. Powell, the agent, said the packing-house and railroad specials were at a standstill, and the government was so short of men they could not do anything just now. He also said that he had personally asked the local office of the Department of Justice to take it up, and while it was something outside of their line, they promised to coöperate as soon as they had men available. Hang it! he exclaimed, passing his fingers through his hair,
human
Hiram, I will see what can be done to-morrow. In the meantime lose that 'going-to-hell-sure' long face, and cheer up. I've been living at Barns & Sheds for three months, taking Greek insolence and grease at Greek restaurants until I feel polluted inside, and want one of those----
gpt
Real porterhouse steaks,
human
Give me a few moments to glance over this mail before we go--here, this ought to interest you, Hiram,
gpt
Why--how?