human
As they say in the comic column, this is so sudden, Mr. Anderson,
gpt
I can well imagine so, Anderson replied, smiling in his turn.
human
It is rather sudden to me. Nothing was further from my intention than to say this to-night.
gpt
Mr. Anderson, it all depends upon the child, he said.
human
If Charlotte likes you, that is all there is to be said about it. You are a good man and you can take care of her. As far as the other goes, I have no right to say anything. Frankly, I should prefer that you had succeeded in your profession than in your present business, on her account.
gpt
So should I,
human
But it is all for her to decide. Come and call, and let matters take their course. But--I shall say nothing to her about this. A girl like Charlotte is a sensitive thing. Call and see. As far as I am concerned-- Carroll paused a second. Then he rose and held out his hand.
gpt
I have no reason whatever to object to you as a husband for my daughter, and my son-in-law,
human
Thank you,
gpt
By-the-way, Mr. Anderson, he said, and Anderson understood that he was about to say what had been on his mind before and he had refrained from expressing.
human
I want to inquire if you have any acquaintance with the large grocery house of Kidder & Ladd, in the City?
gpt
A slight business acquaintance,
human
I saw, said Carroll, in an odd, breathless sort of voice,
gpt
Certainly,
human
I saw the advertisement, said Carroll again.
gpt
I have to make some change in my business, and --he essayed a laugh--
human
I have to think, as we have agreed is the thing to do, of some salable wares in my possession. It did occur to me that I might make a passable floor-walker. I have even thought of a drum-major, but there seems no vacancy in that line. If you would.
gpt
Certainly, said Anderson again.
human
Would you like it now?
gpt
If it is not too much trouble.
human
Thank you,