human
Writing be bothered,
gpt
That's all very well, Sir Felix. Writing do bother, very often. But when a gentleman has intentions, a bit of writing shows it plainer nor words. Ruby don't go no where to dine unless you puts it into writing.
human
Aunt Pipkin! exclaimed the wretched Ruby.
gpt
What do you think I'm going to do with her?
human
If you want to make her your wife, put it in writing. And if it be as you don't, just say so, and walk away,--free.
gpt
I shall go, said Ruby.
human
I'm not going to be kept here a prisoner for any one. I can go when I please. You wait, Felix, and I'll be down in a minute.
gpt
She don't come back no more here, Sir Felix, said Mrs. Pipkin, in her most solemn tones.
human
She ain't nothing to me, no more than she was my poor dear husband's sister's child. There ain't no blood between us, and won't be no disgrace. But I'd be loth to see her on the streets.
gpt
Then why won't you let me bring her back again?
human
To this Sir Felix said nothing.
gpt
You're not thinking of that. It's just a bit of sport,--and then there she is, an old shoe to be chucked away, just a rag to be swept into the dust-bin. I've seen scores of 'em, and I'd sooner a child of mine should die in a workus', or be starved to death. But it's all nothing to the likes o' you.
human
I haven't done her any harm,
gpt
Then go away, and don't do her any. That's Mrs. Hurtle's door open. You go and speak to her. She can talk a deal better nor me.
human
Mrs. Hurtle hasn't been able to manage her own affairs very well.
gpt
Mrs. Hurtle's a lady, Sir Felix, and a widow, and one as has seen the world.