human
Ascott, how are your business affairs progressing? When do you think you will be able to get into practice?
gpt
Oh, presently. There's no hurry.
human
I am not so sure of that. Do you know, my dear boy --and she opened her purse, which contained a few shillings--
gpt
Nonsense, said Ascott, laughing.
human
I beg your pardon, he added, seeing it was with her no laughing matter;
gpt
How?
human
Oh, I don't exactly know; but it does. Don't fret, Aunt Hilary. I'll lend you a pound or two.