human
We were all in a dark window watching. If you hadn't taken him in we would. But--O Red! We knew--we knew that heart of yours.
gpt
And who started that wager business?
human
Why, Jim, of course. Who else would take such a chance?
gpt
Was it a serious wager?
human
Of course it was.
gpt
Even odds?
human
No, it was Jim against the crowd. And for a ridiculously high stake.
gpt
You old pirate! he growled.
human
How dared you take such a chance on me? And when you know I'm death on that gambling propensity of yours?
gpt
I know you are, replied Macauley, with a satisfied grin.
human
And you know perfectly well I haven't staked a red copper for a year. But that sort of talk I overheard was too much for me. Besides, I ran no possible risk for my money. I was betting on a sure thing.