human
Where's the boss?
gpt
He has gone up-stairs. I want to talk to you a moment.
human
Yes, miss.
gpt
Does Mr. Marshall attend many prize-fights?
human
Well, between you and me, miss, he said, after an instant of deliberation,
gpt
I'm afraid he attends about all there are.
human
Has he ever been arrested before?
gpt
Not that I can recall, miss. I'm quite sure this is the first time since I have been in his employ.
human
Is he in the habit of associating with pugilists?
gpt
If it's just between us, miss, why I'll say that he has his friends among such people. It's a very shocking thing; I've done my best to keep it away from his aunt. So far I think I've succeeded. I've tried very hard to persuade him to change his ways. I've labored with him; I've tried to get his mind turned to different things.
human
Theology?
gpt
Exactly, answered the valet.
human
But it's not an easy matter, miss. Mr. William is very set in his ways.
gpt
But I thought you had told his aunt that he was interested in higher things.
human
To encourage her, said Pete, glibly.
gpt
It was not what you'd call a falsehood. There had been times when he seemed interested, but never for very long. Still, I've always had hopes. His aunt is good enough to believe that I have a desirable influence over him. I hope it's true; I hope so.