human
Cousin Kate is a rare believer in the old horse,
gpt
Yes, assented Polly,
human
I admit all you say, Miss Preece, and glory in it. I do prefer old habits, sartorial and otherwise, to any others.
gpt
Well, I don't agree with you, and for the sake of example I will back my young chestnut against your veteran in the field to-day,
human
It may be, Cousin George, but the old horse can quite take care of himself, thank you. Yes, I'll match my old one against your chestnut, owners up; who is to be judge?
gpt
Would you mind, Captain Vernon?
human
No, certainly. What are the stakes?
gpt
Oh, say a pair of gloves; I am too much of a pauper to make the bet in dozens,