human
Mr. Scutts?
gpt
That's me,
human
I've called from the railway company, said the stranger.
gpt
We have seen now all those who left their names and addresses on Monday afternoon, and I am glad to say that nobody was really hurt. Nobody.
human
Been a wonder if they had, said the other, cheerfully.
gpt
Why, even the paint wasn't knocked off the engine. The most serious damage appears to be two top-hats crushed and an umbrella broken.
human
I don't say that one or two people didn't receive a little bit of a shock to their nerves, said the visitor, thoughtfully.
gpt
One lady even stayed in bed next day. However, I made it all right with them. The company is very generous, and although of course there is no legal obligation, they made several of them a present of a few pounds, so that they could go away for a little change, or anything of that sort, to quiet their nerves.
human
Oh.
gpt
I gave one gentleman twen-ty pounds! said the visitor, jingling some coins in his trouser-pocket.
human
I never saw a man so pleased and grateful in my life. When he signed the receipt for it--I always get them to sign a receipt, so that the company can see that I haven't kept the money for myself--he nearly wept with joy.
gpt
I should think he would, said Mr. Scutts, slowly--
human
You're the last on my list,