human
You seem to be getting on pretty comfortably now,
gpt
Yes, sir, thank God I am. Ever since I was enabled to cry, `God be merciful to me a sinner,' things 'as gone well with me. An' the puttin' on o' the blue ribbon, sir, 'as done me a power o' good. You see, before that I was sorely tempted by comrades offerin' me a glass, and by my own wish to _'ave_ a glass, but when I mounted the blue I was let alone, though they chaffed me now an' then, an' I felt it was no use thinkin' about it, 'owever much I might wish for it. The missus, bless 'er 'art, sewed a bit o' blue on my night-shirt in fun, but d'ee know, sir, I do believe it's that 'as cured me o' dreamin' about it, as I used to do.
human
I'm glad to hear that, Butts, said Tom, with a laugh.
gpt
Now, tell me; how long is it since you tasted strong drink?
human
Six months this very day, sir.
gpt
And are you satisfied that you are better without it?
human
Better without it, sir, repeated Butts, with energy,
gpt
I'm glad to hear it, Butts; very glad to hear it indeed, said Tom,