human
Mr. Queed, said she,
gpt
I don't know whether you expect sympathy about what the _Post_ directors did, or congratulations.
human
Oh, congratulations, he answered at once.
gpt
Considering that they wanted to discharge me a year ago, I should say that the testimonial they gave me represented a rather large change of front.
human
Personally, I think it is splendid. But the important thing is: does it satisfy _you?_
gpt
Oh, quite. He added:
human
If they had gone outside for a man, I might have felt slighted. It is very different with a man like West. I am perfectly willing to wait. You may remember that I did not promise to be editor in any particular year.
gpt
I know. And when they do elect you--you see I say when, and not if--shall you pitch it in their faces, as you said?
human
No--I have decided to keep it--for a time at any rate.
gpt
Have you gotten really interested in the work--personally interested, I mean?
human
I hardly like to say how much.
gpt
The more you become interested in it--and I believe it will be progressive--the less you will mind saying so.
human
It is a strange interest--utterly unlike me--
gpt
How do you know it isn't more like you than anything you ever did in your life?