human
H-how much, she asked,
gpt
Never mind that, Pat. That's settled. It's much more than I should be willing to ask you to lend me, or to accept from you. I'll just surrender myself. It will soon be over.
human
Tell me. How much must you have?
gpt
I suppose that eight or nine hundred would settle it, since you insist. He swept it all aside with a wave of his hand.
human
But dismiss the matter from your mind. We'll consider it settled.
gpt
We won't. It isn't settled. Poor Patty was having a last struggle with her conscience. It was really a hard struggle and it took some time. At last she drew a long shuddering breath.
human
Look in my top bureau drawer, Charlie, she said, raising haggard eyes to his,