human
Good evening, Mr Batchelor, said the tailor.
gpt
Take a seat, sir.
human
You wished to see me,
gpt
Well, yes, I do, said the tailor.
human
The fact is, Mr Batchelor, you aren't treating me well. Those clothes were sold you for cash, sir-- cash down!
gpt
Yes, I'm afraid I have been rather slow in paying, Mr Shoddy,
human
Quite so, sir! The question is, have you the amount with you now-- three pounds plus six shillings for interest to date?
gpt
I certainly have not the money with me,
human
Ah! Then you are prepared to give me security, of course? Now what do you say to my drawing on Messrs. Merrett, Barnacle, and Company, at one month, for the amount? I should be satisfied with their bill.
gpt
Merrett, Barnacle, and Company pay my tailor's bill! Oh, no! quite out of the question!
human
Ah, that's a pity! I should have liked their bill, and you could pay them by instalments.
gpt
I wouldn't on any account have them spoken to on the subject,
human
Well, perhaps your friend here--
gpt
No, said Jack;
human
I've no money at all.
gpt
Your uncle possibly--
human
My uncle, I fear, would not advance the money. I have already asked him, and had no reply.
gpt
This is rather awkward for you, sir, said Mr Shoddy, coolly.
human
I quite hoped you would have been prepared with a proposal.
gpt
I might be able to pay you a shilling a week,
human
Three pounds six is sixty-six shillings, interest six and six; seventy-two shillings and sixpence-- seventy-two and a half weeks--one year and four and a half months to pay off. Thank you, sir; can't do it.
gpt
I don't know what to do if you won't accept that,
human
Three shillings a week, _secured_, said the tailor,
gpt
I could never keep it up, I fear, said I;
human
Thank you, sir. You draw your salary weekly, I believe?
gpt
Yes,
human
Oh, then, if I just look in and see one of the principals and explain, he'll stop the three shillings a week for me, which will save all trouble. What time are they generally at home?