human
The mo' I think of it, Major, the mo' I am overwhelmed by my action. It was inconsiderate, suh. It was uncalled for, suh; and I am afraid --and here he lowered his voice--
gpt
Who's goin' to apologize?
human
I am, suh!
gpt
What for, Colonel?
human
For my own sense of honor, suh!
gpt
But he never got the challenge.
human
That makes no diffence, suh. I wrote it.
gpt
But, Colonel, we've got the letter. Klutchem don't know a word about it.
human
But I do, Major Yancey; and so do you and Fitz, and the jedge and the major here. We all know it. Do you suppose, suh, for one instant, that I am cowardly enough to stab a man in the back this way and give him no chance of defendin' himself? It is monst'ous, suh! Why, suh, it's no better than insultin' a deaf man, and then tryin' to escape because he did not hear you. I tell you, suh, I shall apologize. Fitz, kindly inquire outside if there is any news of Mr. Klutchem.
gpt
Yes! came a voice from around the
human
gpt
Went to the races two days ago, got soaking wet, and has been laid up ever since at a friend's house with the worst attack of gout he ever had in his life.