human
I don't see, said Philpot,
gpt
There's no harm, though, in saying we won't kick up a row if they treat us properly.
human
I don't know, said Philpot, doubtfully.
gpt
I don't want to sign away my right to kick up a row.
human
Well, I think we've a better chance of bringing them to book if we keep it in. What do you say, Flanagan?
gpt
Oh yes, keep it in. You know I like rows as well as anybody, but what's the use of them when there's nothing to make them about?
human
I think it had better stay in, said I.
gpt
What do you say, Hawkesbury?
human
Why ever don't you say what you think instead of grinning?
gpt
Why, you know, my dear fellow, we leave it all to you. I agree to anything!
human
Very well, then we'd better sign these at once. I've got a pen and ink here. Look sharp, you fellows.
gpt
Don't you think, said Hawkesbury, blandly, once more,
human
I'm not afraid, if that's what you mean.