human
He's here, prompt to the minute.
gpt
I'm ready for him, thank heaven! The boys can be finishing up what little's left.
human
Welcome, sir! Since cock-crow this morning we have been hard at work upon the inventory, and it's this minute done--at least, all but adding a few columns. Sim, another chair by my desk. Quick! Mr. Gleazen, I wish to present you to Mr. Brown. Come in, sir, come in.
gpt
Now for figures. There's nothing like figures to tell a story, Mr. Upham. Eh, Mr. Gleazen? We can run over those columns you spoke of, here and now,
human
You're right, sir, Uncle Seth cried: and then he sharply called,
gpt
Arnold, bring me those lists you've just finished. That's right; is that all? Well, then you take the other boys and return those boxes in the back room to their shelves. That'll occupy you all of an hour.