human
I believe I have nothing further to say, said Mrs. Talbot.
gpt
Should anything else occur to me, I will mention it to you on Tuesday when you come here permanently.
human
Well, mother, what do you think of Mrs. Talbot?
gpt
I like her very much. She seems to be a real lady.
human
So I think. She seems to be very kind and considerate.
gpt
We are very fortunate to get so good a home and save the entire rent.
human
It will save us two hundred and forty dollars a year.
gpt
We shall be able to save up considerable money every year.
human
But there's one thing I want to say, mother. As we are in so much better circumstances, there will be no need of your working on neckties any more.
gpt
Are you going to discharge me from your employment, Paul?
human
Not unless you are willing, mother; but you will have enough to do looking after the house.
gpt
I would rather keep on making neckties. It is a work that I like. In return I will hire my washing done, and all the rougher work.
human
Perhaps that will be better, said Paul;
gpt
I don't mean to lead an idle life, Paul. I should not feel happy if I did. I was always fond of sewing--that is, in moderation. When I made shirts for that establishment in Broadway, for such low prices, I cannot say that I enjoyed that very much. I am glad to be relieved of such work, though at that time I was glad to get it.
human
Those days have gone by forever, I hope, mother. I am young and strong, and I don't see why there isn't as good a chance for me to succeed as for other poor boys who have risen to wealth and eminence. I am going to work for success, at any rate. But we shall have to make some purchases before Tuesday.
gpt
What kind of purchases?
human
Jimmy and I are out of clothes, you know. My entire wardrobe has been consumed by the devouring element, as the reporters say. Now, being a young man of fashion, I don't quite like being reduced to one suit and one shirt, with other things in proportion.
gpt
If you could wait, I would make you some shirts.
human
But I can't wait. I shouldn't feel like wearing the shirt I have on more than a fortnight.
gpt
I hope not,
human
Suppose I should be invited to a party and be obliged to decline with thanks, on account of having only one shirt. My reputation as a young man of fashion would be gone forever.
gpt
So I should think.
human
To-morrow I will buy a couple of shirts, and these will last me, with the help of the washerwoman, until you can make me some new ones. Then I will go to Bookair's tomorrow, and take Jimmy with me and buy new suits for both.
gpt
I am afraid you are getting extravagant, Paul.
human
If we live on Madison avenue, we must dress accordingly, you know, mother. That reminds me, I must buy two trunks also.
gpt
Two?
human
Yes; one for you, and the other for Jimmy and myself. At present I could tie up all my clothes in a handkerchief--that is, if I had a spare one; but I am going to have some more. You must have some new things also, mother.
gpt
I can wait till we get settled in our new home. I am afraid you won't have money enough for all the articles you mean to buy.
human
I may have to draw some from Mr. Preston. I think I will call on him to-morrow and do so. I forgot how much we had to buy. I shall close up business to-morrow and Monday, and spend the time in preparation for moving.