human
Births, please, said Alec, bold as brass, to the gentleman behind the counter. He was leader and spokesman whenever they went shopping, and he was leader and spokesman to-day. Frank never interfered. And Molly had gone stonily shy.
gpt
Births, please,
human
What name?
gpt
Thompson,
human
Any particular Thompson? You see, we may have several Thompsons in our entries--five or six at least.
gpt
This is Mr. Guy Thompson,
human
Very well, said the gentleman (who, thought Alec, must be the Duke's butler).
gpt
But have you got the fee?-the half-crown you must pay for the search?
human
A half-crown's very dear, said Alec.
gpt
Can't you do it for less?
human
I dare say I can, he replied, putting his hand in his pocket, and rattling some coins.
gpt
But I'm afraid you'll have to pay a shilling. The King wants one.