human
I never thought of getting into the papers, he said, looking up.
gpt
I don't see how the reporters found out about it.
human
Oh, the reporters are everywhere. Probably they call every evening at police quarters and obtain information of all such cases. You see, Paul, you are getting famous.
gpt
I only did what I ought to do,
human
I agree to that, but that is more than many of us can say. If we all could say it with justice, we should have a very different world from what we have at present.
gpt
Besides, said Paul, who, though he liked praise, wanted to be just,
human
Who was that?
gpt
The boy who told me the house was to be entered.
human
Tell me all about it. I told you I knew all about it, but there is one thing the paper does not explain how you found out the plans of those villains.
gpt
I will tell you, sir. One day I saw a boy in front of the eating-house where I usually dine, who looked hungry. I have known what it was to be hungry myself, and I pitied him. So I asked him in and gave him some dinner. I think it was the next day that he came round and asked me if I did not live in Mr. Talbot's house on Madison avenue. He said the man he lived with and another were intending to break into it and rob the safe. They seemed to know that my mother and myself were the only ones who occupied it.
human
How old a boy was he?
gpt
I don't know his age. He looks about twelve, but he may be older.
human
What do you suppose made him bring you the information?
gpt
I think he felt grateful for the dinner I gave him.
human
Did you see him more than once?
gpt
Yes, several times. It seems the two men intended at first to make the attempt this evening, but for some reason they came to distrust the boy, who was acquainted with their plans, and fixed it for Saturday. They didn't intend to let him know of their change of plan, but he overheard one of them talking in his sleep. He came and told me. This was lucky, as otherwise I should not have been ready for them.
human
What is the name of this boy?
gpt
Julius.
human
He has certainly done you and Mr. Talbot great service. What is your opinion of him? Has he been spoiled by living with thieves?
gpt
I don't think he has. If he could have a chance to do better, I think he would.
human
He shall have a chance. I suppose you will see him soon.
gpt
I shouldn't wonder if he would come round to my stand to-day.
human
If he does, bring him here.
gpt
Yes, sir, I will.
human
What you have told me, Paul, continued Mr. Preston,
gpt
You are determined to praise me, Mr. Preston,
human
Because you deserve it. I shall take care to write particulars to Mr. Talbot, who will doubtless have seen the paragraph you have just read, and will be interested to hear more. I shall not forget your part in the affair.
gpt
Thank you, sir. I shall be glad to have Mr. Talbot know that I am faithful to his interests.
human
He shall know it.