human
Too much melodrama! he said indulgently.
gpt
Let him go, officer.
human
Why didn't you stop when I first told you?
gpt
Ah, she said he was after her, that he wanted to do her some hurt.
human
Her own father!
gpt
You saw me! said the indignant officer.
human
You ought to know I wouldn't stand for no rough stuff!
gpt
Well, I was excited-like,
human
I had ought to take you in for speeding if for nothing else! You ought to lose your license for that!
gpt
Please let him go, officer, said de Socotra magnanimously.
human
The poor fellow's livelihood depends on his license. I wouldn't want him to suffer through the misfortune of my poor girl.