human
Now, said the squire,
gpt
I don't like for there to be anything between us, Dick; and as for you, Tom Tallington, I should be sorry to think anything about you but that you were a frank, straightforward companion for my son.
human
I'm sure, sir--
gpt
Wait a minute, my lad. I have not done. Now, I'm going to ask you a plain question, both of you, and I want a frank, manly answer. But before I ask it, I'm going to say a few words.
human
Now, look here, he said.
gpt
I'm a great believer in keeping faith and being true to one another, and looking down with contempt upon a tale-bearer, or one who betrays a secret. Do you understand?
human
Yes, sir, said Tom, for Dick felt that he could not speak.
gpt
You mean, sir, that you don't like a sneak.
human
That's it, said the squire;