human
Oh, dear! she said, sighing,
gpt
I can't think of anything. It wouldn't do any good for you to go away, would it?
human
No. That would mean giving up my college course and jumping my bail. I should become a fugitive from justice. That sounded rather impressive and Charlie repeated it, as impressively as he could.
gpt
A fugitive from justice.
human
Charlie, don't! cried Patty wildly.
gpt
It sounds as if you were a criminal. Charlie made no reply.
human
What would you suggest?
gpt
Nothing, he answered with resignation.
human
There is nothing to be done but for me to surrender myself to my bondsmen-- That sounded impressive, too.
gpt
Surrender myself to my bondsmen, he repeated,
human
Oh, Charlie! Patty wailed faintly.
gpt
Oh, Charlie, dear, isn't there some other way?
human
No other way that I can see. No other way that wouldn't call for more money than I can possibly raise. For I won't ask you for it, Pat. I simply _won't_.