human
I want no apologies, Mr. Sharp continued, going to his desk; while the young man looked sadly at his brazen-knockered butt, for he had been at that admirable college, and cherished his chief reminiscence of it thus.
gpt
Apologies are always waste of time. You have threatened me, and you have found your mistake. Such a formidable antagonist makes one's hand shake. Still, I think that I can hit my key-hole.
human
You can always make your keys fit, I dare say. But you never could do that to me again.
gpt
Very likely not. I shall never care to try it. Physical force is always low. But, as a gentleman, you must own that you first offered violence.
human
Mr. Sharp, I confess that I did. Not in word, or deed; but still my manner fairly imported it. And the first respect I ever felt for you, I feel now, for your quickness and pluck.
gpt
I am pleased with any respect from you; because you have little for anything. Now, repeat your question, moderately.
human
Where have you put Grace Oglander?
gpt
Let me offer you a chair again. Striding about with frozen feet is almost the worst thing a man can do. However, you seem to be a little excited. Have you brought me a letter from my client, to authorize this inquiry?
human
From Mr. Oglander? Oh no! He has no idea of my being here.
gpt
We will get over that. You are a friend of his, and a neighbour. He has asked you, in a general way, to help him in this sad great trouble.
human
Not at all. He would rather not have my interference. He does not like its motive.
gpt
And the motive is, that like many other people, you were attached to this young lady?
human
Certainly, I am. I would give my life at any moment for her.
gpt
Well, well; I will not speak quite so strongly as you do. Life grows dearer as it gets more short. But still, I would give my best year remaining to get to the bottom of this problem.
human
You would? cried young Overshute, looking at him, with admiration of his strength and truth.
gpt
Give me your hand, sir? I have wronged you! I see that I am but a hasty fool!
human
You should never own that,