human
Tick!
gpt
Who's that?
human
I'm a new watch, bought to-day.
gpt
Humph! How much?
human
Three guineas.
gpt
Chain and all?
human
No; five pounds with the chain.
gpt
Humph, I cost thirty guineas. Never mind, you're for the boy.
human
What boy?
gpt
The governor's. I heard him say he was going to get him one. That boy will be spoiled, as sure as I go on springs; he's made such a lot of. Have you been regulated?
human
I should think I have!
gpt
All right; keep your temper. What time are you?
human
Seven minutes to six.
gpt
Wrong! It's seven and three-quarters!
human
How do you know?
gpt
Because that's what I make it.
human
How do you know you are right?
gpt
Look here, young fellow, said the other in an awful voice;
human
I'm sure I beg your--
gpt
That'll do! said the offended veteran.
human
I want no more words.