human
You're cutting it pretty close, Jacob. I shall look like a scarecrow.
gpt
All the better,
human
You've made a beauty of me, he said.
gpt
However, it had to be done. Now where's that wig?
human
Now look at yourself,
gpt
That's good, he said, in a tone of satisfaction.
human
It don't improve my beauty, but then I ain't vain. I care more for my liberty. If it hadn't been for that cussed boy there wouldn't have been any need of this.
gpt
What boy?
human
Jack Morgan's boy--Julius.
gpt
What did he do?
human
He split on us--gave warning of our attempt. That's how we came to be taken. I'd give something to get at him.
gpt
Maybe you will.
human
I'll try, at any rate. If not now, my revenge will keep. Is that all?
gpt
Not quite. Sit down again.
human
Your own mother wouldn't know you now,
gpt
That's so, Jacob! you're a regular genius, replied Marlowe.
human
I ain't sure about it's being me. You're sure about it?
gpt
Shiver your timbers!
human
Shiver my timbers, but I forgot about it! Do you think I'll do?
gpt
Yes; but you mustn't wash your face till it is dry.
human
I sometimes forget to do it now. I guess I can get along without it for a day or two. Now, how much are you going to ask for all this?
gpt
Seventy-five dollars.
human
It's a good deal.
gpt
How long would you get if you got took?
human
You're right. It's worth the money. But I can't pay you now, Jacob.
gpt
You won't forget it, said the old man, composedly, for he expected this, since Marlowe's attempt at burglary had been unsuccessful.
human
You'll pay me when you can.
gpt
Shiver my timbers, messmate, but I will!
human
Good! said the old man.
gpt
You're getting it.
human
I don't think those landlubbers--the cops--will know me in this rig-out.
gpt
Better. You'll do.
human
Well, Jacob, I'll pay you as soon as I can. By the way, haven't you any place where you can stow me for the night? It won't do for me to go back to Jack's room; it's too hot for me.
gpt
Lay down anywhere, said Jacob.
human
I haven't got any bed; I lie down on the clothes.
gpt
That'll do; I ain't used to bridal-chambers or silk counterpanes. I am as tired as a dog. Here goes!