human
Upon my word, he says,
gpt
I had no idea the St. Vincent was such good form. Floyd has the lucky card everywhere. Is it really true the patent is a success and that there are fortunes in it?
human
Eugene, his mother begins, severely,
gpt
Well, what can I help? I had no money to bolster up affairs! Wilmarth was awfully blue. I didn't suppose anything could be made of the business, it was in such a muddle. And it couldn't now, mother, if Floyd had not sunk thousands; I don't see how he expects to get it back if _we_ have anything.
human
You threw away your chance!
gpt
But how could I know that she was pretty and lady-like, and would not mortify a man with her blunders? You do not suppose Floyd is really in love with her?
human
He had the wisdom to marry her, she responds, tartly, loath even now to hear her praised.
gpt
It gives him as much interest in the business as--well, more than _you_ take.
human
I should like to take his money and let him manage it all, since he has turned into such a splendid hand.
gpt
And what would you do?
human
Why, live on my money.