human
I see how 'tis. You lie awake shaking with laughter, thinking what I fool I am.
gpt
Gracious! If you talk like that, I shall think so.
human
I am a fool about you. 'Tis a fact. I ain't ashamed on't.
gpt
Folks say....
human
Well, what do folks say?
gpt
That you're a oner with girls, on and off like.
human
On and off? You're throwing big Eliza at my head. If I was a true soldier man, always bragging about my victorious marches with women, I might tell you 'twas t'other way about. Being only a timorsome carrier, and a lover of God Almighty's truth, I say this. Eliza scairt the gizzard out of me, she did. I fair ran away from her audacious, ungenteel attacks. Now you have it.
gpt
I've walked out with many maids, some not so maidenly as might be. I'm a picker and chooser, getting that much sense from my mother. I never walked long with any of 'em. If you'd happened along fifteen years ago, when the first petticoat hit me in eye, I'd have remained true and faithful to you--so help me God!
human
I want you desperately for my wife, Fancy Broomfield. And you know it, being a clever maid. Now--don't you want me?