human
That explains it, then, I answered.
gpt
We were talking about the bird over there, and he said a man must have something to love, being without wife or children, and then I told him a big man like himself, I should think, would rather have a dog--
human
You didn't say that, did you?
gpt
Mighty sorry. Don't any of us talk to him of his dog. What did he say?
human
Nothing. Turned a little pale, got up, and went out.
gpt
Too bad! You didn't know, of course--wish I'd posted you.
human
Then he DID have a dog?
gpt
Yes, belonged to that poor girl.
human
What became of him?