human
What shall we do?
gpt
We must defend ourselves,
human
There ain't no way to escape, is there?
gpt
No, I suppose not, if the hall door is locked.
human
It is, and I can't find no key.
gpt
Have you looked since the gas was lighted?
human
Yes, and 'tain't there nowhere.
gpt
Where do you imagine it is?
human
I guess the old duffer has it in his pocket, the same as he has the key to the trap door.
gpt
Well, there is no time to lose. Old Gunwagner will be down upon us in an instant.
human
Do you think he will bring a revolver with him?
gpt
Very likely he will.
human
I guess we'd better climb down cellar, then, and pretty lively, too.
gpt
No, we won't, replied Herbert, decidedly.
human
I have had all of that prison I want. We will fight it out here.
gpt
All right, then, I'll shut this door down, or we might get thrown down cellar in the fight.
human
So we might, and---- Ah, here he comes!
gpt
Stand in front of the counter, so that he will see you when he opens the door, and----
human
But the revolver!
gpt
I was going to tell you about that, replied our hero.
human
If you see a revolver in his hand, you must drop behind the counter as quickly as possible.
gpt
Yes, and I won't waste no time about it, either.
human
No, you'd better not,