human
Anything so very peculiar about my appearance?
gpt
You justly reproach our manners, Mr.--er----
human
Anything you like, said Richard, then with a flash of memory,
gpt
Oh, my name is Tidd--John Tidd.
human
By gad, it's amazing,
gpt
No, thanks--won't sit down. I came because I promised this gentleman to do so--but----
human
I find it a little trying to stand,
gpt
Oh, I beg your pardon, sir. For a minute then.
human
A little whiskey and soda?
gpt
Not for me.
human
Cigarette?
gpt
Ah! I'm a pernicious smoker. He lighted a cigarette, turned to Mr. Torrington and nodded over his shoulder in the direction of Cranbourne.
human
I'm afraid, sir, this gentleman took me at a disadvantage. To be frank, I was hungry.
gpt
As the senior member of a firm of dyspeptics, established for over fifty years, I envy you.
human
You needn't, sir,--it was pretty crucial. He offered me fifty quid to occupy this flat for twenty-one days and to say 'no' to any question that might be asked. I wasn't myself at the time--I accepted. Since then I've had a good meal and that alters things. I hope, gentleman, I shall cause you no inconvenience if I recall my promise. No one replied and he went on.
gpt
My grub cost three and a bender and I spent a bob in cigarettes. He fished some notes and silver from his pocket and planked them on the table.
human
That's your change, gentlemen, if someone would be good enough to count it over. You don't mind, I hope, if I return the margin when I'm in a better position to do so. Goodnight, gentlemen.