human
You actually gave away to another urchin an important part of your scanty wardrobe to get possession of this book?
gpt
Oh, it wur a fair bargen, sir. Jimmy found the book on a dust heap, but I wasn’t takin’ it fur nothin’. And then Jimmy never had any braces.
human
I see. Very well, you can go now, Gadget. Mr. Crabtree will find you some better clothes, and get you some food. Then you shall report to me to-morrow. See, here is your treasured book,
gpt
Thank you, sir, returned the boy, pulling a lock of unkempt hair which hung over his forehead, by way of salute.
human
I’ll lend you the book, sir, if you’ll take care of it,