human
It were a beautiful day,
gpt
Ay, responded Elizabeth,
human
This here buryin' of Aunt Joanna have set us up tremendous in the estimation of the neighbours.
gpt
I'd like to know who else would ha' done it for a poor old creetur as is no relation; ay--and one as owed a purty long bill to me for milk and butter through ten or twelve years.
human
Well, said Jabez,
gpt
I've allus heard say that a good deed brings its own reward wi' it--and it's a fine proverb. I feels it in my insides.
human
P'raps it's the gin, Jabez.
gpt
No--it's virtue. It's warmer nor gin a long sight. Gin gives a smouldering spark, but a good conscience is a blaze of furze.