human
What's the matter, John? You look kind o' weather-beaten this morning.
gpt
That's exactly what I am. I bet five dollars it would rain yesterday, and it didn't!
human
Can you swim, little boy?
gpt
Yes, sir.
human
Where did you learn?
gpt
In the water, sir.
human
I wonder what the holes in a porous plaster are for?
gpt
Why, they're for the pain to come out through, of course!
human
It's a good idea to make light of your troubles.
gpt
I do, replied Happigo;
human
What have you got to say for yourself?
gpt
Jes dis, suh; I wants a liar to defend me.
human
You mean a lawyer?
gpt
Yes, suh; I knowed I most had it!
human
So her second husband is a tenor?
gpt
Yes; she says her first was a bass deceiver!
human
I cannot play second fiddle to any one.
gpt
Then be my beau!