human
Well, now, I am sorry! said she.
gpt
You see, we've let that vault to Mrs Skinner--leastwise, Mrs Bright, she is now--o' King Street, to store her coals. Her new husband's a coal-seller, see you. You should have had it, as sure as can be, if I hadn't.
human
It were very much to my commodity, said Percy, truthfully this time,
gpt
--the second half of the sentence was a falsehood--
human
I have already been to Mrs Skinner, and hold her consent.
gpt
Well, now, but that's a bit mean o' Skinner's wife, said Mrs Wyniard in a vexed tone;
human
But, suggested Percy, insinuatingly,
gpt
Well, you know how to drive a bargain, forsooth, answered Mrs Wyniard, laughing.
human
Come, I'll let Widow Skinner be--Mistress Bright, I mean. You shall have the vault for four pounds a quarter, if so be she's content.