human
Gorilla, chimpanzee or ourang-outang wanted at once,
gpt
For travelling showman. Must be healthy and virile. State price and how long the animal has been resident in England.
human
You've done very well, George, so far, said Gran'pa.
gpt
That was a bright idea of mine to offer you . . .
human
I've told you before, sir, that I should have helped in any case.
gpt
Have it your own way, my boy. So long as I'm satisfied, what's it matter?
human
Not a cent. But I won't have you thinking that greed is my only motive. I'm keenly interested in the experiment for quite different reasons. Firstly, you're a relative of mine, and I want to see you happy and contented. Secondly, I feel like one of the pioneers or patrons of modern science.
gpt
You'll have the biggest chance of your life as still another sort of pioneer, if this is a success.
human
What do you mean?
gpt
Ah! It is just an idea, at present. But it'll set the world talking, if I decide to take it up.
human
Do tell me, Gran'pa!
gpt
No! One thing at a time, my boy. Just concentrate on getting that five thousand dollars first, and . . .
human
Will you leave that infernal bonus out of the question!
gpt
I apologize! Just concentrate on my rejuvenation, then! Oh, by the way, I want you to come round to my solicitor in the morning and sign the agreement I've drawn up.
human
You've done nothing so absurd, I hope, as to put this idiotic bargain on paper.
gpt
No! It's on parchment. I believe in everything being shipshape--in case of accidents. Now, don't start arguing, George!