human
Mr. Ford is a swell gent, said Peleg Snuggers.
gpt
Ain't no more swell gent in these parts.
human
Any danger of his bursting?
gpt
Is he a land swell or a sea swell?
human
You young gents know wot I mean, answered the utility man.
gpt
He's rich--got millions.
human
Phew! murmured Jack.
gpt
Boys, we'll have to put on swell airs!
human
Peleg, won't you lend me a diamond for my shirt front?
gpt
Ain't got no diamond.
human
Maybe you'll lend us a gold watch,
gpt
Oh, you stop a-jokin' me, cried the utility man.
human
How am I to git diamonds an' gold watches on twenty dollars a month, answer me that now?
gpt
Oh, we know you're rich, Peleg, said Pepper.
human
Some day you'll buy out the Hall and give us free board, eh?
gpt
Boys is boys, an' allers will be! murmured the man of all work.
human
Bless 'em all, say I.