human
So while I was wrapping up 'Sappho' and ordering her a book with a title that sounded like a college yell, she told me she was getting on a higher plane, and I bowed her out. Say, Hen--now wouldn't that jar you?--the Ex getting on a higher plane.
gpt
George, did you know I've quit?
human
Yes, sir, sawed 'er right off short--St. Patrick's Day. I thought I'd ought to quit last Fourth of July--when I tried to eat a live pinwheel. I thought I had gone far enough.
gpt
Man's a fool to get tangled up with liquor. George, when I get my board bill paid--I'm going to quit the auctioning line, and go back to law. But my landlady's needing that money, and I'm a little behind--
human
No, I don't want a cent of your money, George, Fenn expostulated.
gpt
I was just telling you how things are. I knew you'd like to know.
human
Say, Henry--you're all right. You're a man--I've always said so. I tell you, Hen, I've been to lots of funerals in this town first and last as pall-bearer or choir singer--pretty nearly every one worth while, but say, I'm right here to tell you that I have never went to one I was sorrier over than yours, Henry--and I'm mighty glad to see you're coming to again.
gpt
That's right, George--that's right.
human
I claim the lady give you the final push--not that she needed to push hard of course; but a little pulling might have held you.
gpt
Yes, George, perhaps so--poor Maggie--poor Maggie.