human
You himpertanent wagabond! shouted Mr. Harkins,
gpt
Mr. Har--Har--Harkins, stammered the half-strangled advocate of the American eagle,
human
I didn't mean to do it, I'm very much obliged to you! I do assure you, Mr. Harkins, I hadn't the faintest idea of hitting you; and if money--
gpt
How much?
human
Mr. Harkins, if five or even ten dollars--
gpt
Which is how many pounds?
human
Two pounds sterling, said Mr. Toosypegs, in a trembling falsetto;
gpt
Done! cried Mr. Harkins.
human
Never say it ag'in. I ain't a man to bear spite at no one--which is a Christian maxim, Mr. Toosypegs. A clip side the head's neither here nor there. Same time, I'll take them two-pound flimsies now, if's all the same to you?
gpt
Certainly--certainly, Mr. Harkins, said Mr. Toosypegs, drawing out a purse well-filled with gold, and opening it nervously.
human
Three--five--ten dollars, and two for the drive's twelve; and one to buy sugar-plums for your infant family--if you've got such a thing about you--is thirteen. Here's thirteen dollars, Mr. Harkins. I'm very much obliged to you.
gpt
Same to you, Mr. Toosypegs, said Mr. Harkins, pocketing the money, with a broad grin.
human
Mr. Harkins, I'm obliged to you, said Mr. Toosypegs, grasping his hand, which Mr. Harkins resigned with a grunt.
gpt
You have a soul, Mr. Harkins. I know it--I feel it. Everybody mightn't find it out; but I can--I perceived it from the first.
human
Humph!
gpt
And now, how far do you suppose we are from the city, Mr. Harkins!
human
Could you recommend any hotel to me, Mr. Harkins. I'm a stranger in the city, you know, and should feel grateful if you would,
gpt
Why, yes, I can, said Mr. Harkins, brightening suddenly up.
human
There's the 'Blue Pig,' one of the finest 'otels in Lunnon, with the best o' 'commodations for man and beast. You've heern o' the 'Blue Pig' over there in Hamerica, hain't you?
gpt
Well, anyhow, you won't find many 'otels to beat that 'ere. Best o' 'commodation--but I told you that hafore.
human
Where is it located?
gpt
St. Giles. You know where that is, in course--hevery-body does. The nicest 'otel in Lunnon--best o' 'commodations. But I told you that hafore. My hold frien' Bruisin' Bob keeps it. You'll like it, I know.
human
Yes, Mr. Harkins, I dare say I will. I am very much obliged to you,
gpt
That 'ere man's the greatest cove a-goin', said Mr. Harkins, getting enthusiastic.
human
Been married ten times if he's been married once. One wife died; one left his bread-board, and run hoff with a hofficer dragoon; one was lagged for stealin' wipes, and he's got three livin' at this present writin'. Great fellar is Bob.
gpt
I haven't the slightest doubt of it, Mr. Harkins, said the proprietor of the freckles, politely;
human
Well, what o' that? Some tramper a-goin' to Lunnon,
gpt
But, Mr. Harkins, a woman out in such a storm at this hour of the night! Why, it ain't right,