human
I am sorry, Mr. Tidd, you are indisposed to remain. My friend had no thought of offending when he offered the temporary accommodation you have just returned. It was our intention to reward the services of whoever assisted us in this matter with a sum that a gentleman might have no embarrassment in accepting. We should have been pleased to place five thousand pounds to your account.
gpt
Five thousand--for being a caretaker--you--you're joking--rather unkindly.
human
On the contrary I am speaking very earnestly indeed.
gpt
You're a funny crowd, he laughed.
human
Ha! damn funny. S'pose you're getting some sort of satisfaction out of it, but a man with a hole in the sole of his boot doesn't much fancy having his leg pulled. Goodnight.
gpt
We give you our word, Mr. Tidd, the sum mentioned will be at your disposal tomorrow three weeks if you agree to remain.
human
Your words, said Richard with a touch of irony.
gpt
I suppose you wouldn't care to give me your names as a guarantee?
human
Assuredly, Mr. Torrington replied.
gpt
It was a mere oversight that we have hitherto neglected to do so.
human
The devil, said Richard,
gpt
I knew who you were all right, but I didn't imagine you'd tell me. That--that makes a difference. He hesitated, then sat down abruptly.
human
Well, come along, gentlemen, what is it you want me to do?