human
Good-morning, Mr. Ferguson.
gpt
I don't know you, young gentleman,
human
Oh, you can't have forgotten me, Mr. Ferguson, said Al.
gpt
My name is Allston; don't you remember the interesting conversation we had on the train this morning?
human
Ahem! I think I do recognize you now.
gpt
I thought you would. Isn't this rather early for you to be out, Mr. Ferguson?
human
I have not yet returned to my home; I have been on an errand of mercy. And now I must ask you to excuse me, for I am greatly fatigued.
gpt
Wait a minute.
human
Well, what is it?
gpt
I suppose you have often heard it said that justice and mercy ought to go hand in hand.
human
It is a very true saying, my lad.
gpt
Well, you say you have just been on an errand of mercy; suppose you now perform an act of justice.
human
What do you mean?
gpt
I guess you know. I mean that I want you to hand back the money and jewelry that you stole from me.
human
Do you mean to insult me, or are you mad? almost shouted the alleged clergyman.
gpt
Do you dare accuse me, me, David Ferguson, of theft?
human
That's about the size of it, replied Al, coolly.
gpt
And, remember, I know now that your name is no more David Ferguson than mine is.
human
Do you dare----
gpt
That'll do, interrupted Al.
human
Bluff will not work with me. Are you going to return my property?
gpt
Mr. Ferguson