human
Oh, come in, come in, said the old lady, cheerfully, when the door opened.
gpt
I'm glad to see you.
human
And how goes it?
gpt
First rate. I'm coming on, doctor. Work's been pretty slack for two weeks now, but yesterday I got work for two days. I guess it will be better now.
human
I used to get fifteen cents a pair, then ten; now they don't pay but five. Yes, the shop furnishes the thread.
gpt
And how many pairs can you finish in a day?
human
Three--three pairs, to do 'em nice--and they are very particular--if I work from six in the morning till twelve at night. I could do more, but my sight ain't what it used to be, and I've broken my specs.
gpt
So you earn fifteen cents a day?
human
When I've the luck to get work, my lady. Sometimes there isn't any. And things cost so much. The rent is the worst.