human
I say, Wallop, said Doubleday, when he had disappeared,
gpt
I hope they're not going to take on a couple of them.
human
I hope not, said Wallop.
gpt
I don't see what they want _one_ for.
human
Oh, I do, said Crow (who I supposed had hitherto been the junior),
gpt
All I can say is, unless he does it better than you, he'll be very little use.
human
There you go, said Crow, in a sulk.
gpt
The more a fellow does for you the more you growl. You see if I get you any more cheap neckties. I'm always ashamed, as it is, to ask for ninepenny sailor's knots and one- and-twopenny kid gloves at the shop.
human
Tell the truth--they're one-and-three. I suppose you get one-and- twopenny and pocket the odd penny!