human
Jim and I are in a hole about money,
gpt
That is not unusual,
human
No. We have both a wonderful capacity for getting through cash. Now we've got down to what an American girl called the bed-rock, and we want help.
gpt
I never knew you when you did not want help, said the curate, wondering what was best to say;
human
Don't preach, Lionel. Money is better than sermons.
gpt
To such as you and Jim, no doubt. But setting aside the spiritual need, a sermon on your extravagance would do you good.
human
I'm afraid not, rejoined Lady Jim, putting on the brake for the St. James's Street incline;
gpt
I cannot help you, he said stiffly;
human
Bless the man, I don't mean you to put your hand in your pocket. I am quite aware that the clergy are better at asking than at giving.
gpt
You have no right to say that, remonstrated Kaimes, warmly.
human
We help the poor and needy.
gpt
In that case you have now a chance of practising what you preach.