human
Why are they singing songs in No. 7? he wondered.
gpt
It must be, they are having a jollification in Turbin's room. I'm of a good mind to go there, and have a little drink.
human
Well, have you been losing, brother, hey?
gpt
I will pretend to be asleep, otherwise I shall have to talk with him, and I really want to sleep now.
human
Well, my dear little friend, have you been losing? have you had bad luck? Tell me.
gpt
I have been losing. What is it to you?
human
Every thing?
gpt
Well, yes. What harm is there in it? All! What is it to you?
human
Listen: tell me the truth, as to a comrade, said the count, who, under the influence of the wine that he had been drinking, was disposed to be tender, and continued to smooth the other's hair.
gpt
You know I have taken a fancy to you. Tell me the truth. If you have lost the public money, I will help you; if you don't, it will be too late.... Was it public money?
human
If you wish me to tell you, don't speak to me so, because ... and I beg of you don't speak to me.... I will blow my brains out--that's the only thing that's left for me now!