human
Oh, he said,
gpt
I don't think so. Besides, Batchelor, Doubleday and I could both be away at the same time; but I really would hardly feel comfortable in going unless you could take charge of the petty-cash while I am away.
human
Smith will be back, I said;
gpt
I can't agree with you there, Batchelor. But don't let us talk of that. I hope you will choose the time you would like best. I can easily arrange for any time.
human
I don't know what makes you so wonderfully civil, said I, losing patience at all this soft soap.
gpt
After all that has happened, Hawkesbury, I should have thought you might have spared yourself this gush, as far as I was concerned.
human
I would like bygones to be bygones between us, Batchelor. I know quite well I have been to blame in many things! I am sorry for them now, if it prevents our being friends.