human
We've drunk his health now and then in his absence, haven't we, Batch, old man?
gpt
Yes, now and then.
human
Let's see, what was the last sentiment--the other night up at Daly's, you know; what was it, Crow?
gpt
Oh, Doubleday! cried I, suddenly, in terror at the turn the talk was taking,
human
Eh, what? exclaimed Doubleday, who in business matters was always prompt and serious;
gpt
said he, taking up the paper;
human
So it is, to be sure, exclaimed I, who, of course, knew it all along, and had only raised the alarm in order to interrupt Doubleday's awkward talk.
gpt
Thanks.
human
Well, Smith, my man, we're glad to see you back. Are you quite well again?
gpt
Quite well, thank you, sir,