human
It's all right, said Bulger,
gpt
During the short pause which ensued, he thought and felt intensely. Working under the direction of a mind infinitely his superior for intrigue and subtlety, he had instruction to play gently upon the Norcross contrariety, the Norcross habit of rejecting advice. This, if ever, seemed the time. With a bold hand, he laid his counter upon the board.
human
Just one thing to be careful about--of course, it's a mouse trying to steer a lion for me to advise you--but watch those people, when they get on the subject of business. Sometimes they work people, you know.
gpt
I'm safe there, he responded.
human
Don't think I haven't tried her out--put tests of my own. I know what you're thinking about--Marsh and Diss Debar. I tried at my very first seance to make her talk business and I've tried it twice since. I couldn't get a single rise out of _that_. This medium receives from me her regular rate, and no more. I established that in the beginning. Though I suppose the guides could advise on business as well as on anything else. But they think about other things on the other side than this --his hand swept over Lower Manhattan--
gpt
It sounds wonderful,
human
Not more wonderful than wireless telegraphy, answered Norcross.
gpt
And the ancients, she says, dreamed of talking with spirits long before they dreamed of talking to each other across an ocean. We only need an exceptional force to do it. And Mrs. Markham is that force. You know the locket I showed you?
human
I promised to forget it.
gpt
Well, remember for a minute. I --his voice exploded--
human
I may see her, Bulger--before the month is over, I may see her!
gpt
What!