human
I hope I shall see some more of that young lady,
gpt
Probably will.
human
Forgive me for criticising your methods, said Richard at last,
gpt
There might be difficulties.
human
Oh, quite. It was only a suggestion. I want to keep up the spirit of the thing. If I have to be Shanghaied I'd like it to be done properly.
gpt
You wass very high spirited, Mr. Barraclough.
human
Why not? Comfortable car--pleasant company.
gpt
Yees. With us this was a very serious business.
human
That's all to the good, but let's keep in humour. By the way, since everything's open and above board, where are you taking me?
gpt
Laurence's house.
human
Wanted to know 'cos of getting my letters forwarded.
gpt
There won't be a whole lot of communication with the outer world,
human
I see. And how long are you proposing to keep me there?
gpt
My dear old fellow, Laurence spoke over his shoulder,
human
That's cordial, said Richard,
gpt
But paste this in your hat, said Hipps ominously.
human
Conditions won't improve by outstaying your welcome. It'll be sweet if you make it short--if not----
gpt
A declining stock, Richard smiled then shook his head reproachfully.
human
You know, gentlemen, yours is an extremely heterodox way of doing business. You must be feeling pretty hopeless to have resorted to measures of this kind.
gpt
I guess the market'll improve,