human
They've just been here to try and buy me off, said the indignant shopkeeper,
gpt
I don't know, said Pledge;
human
I don't see that it will do you much good. You'd better leave it to me.
gpt
Leave it to you?
human
Well, I expect I can get back your pencil as easily as you can, if they've got it. You're sure they have got it?
gpt
I'm certain Master Coote took it; certain as I stand here. What they've done with it among them I can't say.
human
Well, don't be in a hurry. I'm a monitor, you know, and it's as much to my interest to follow the thing up as to yours. If you'll take my advice, you won't be in a hurry to prosecute. Wait a week.
gpt
Very good, sir,