human
Do you rear from seeds or from cuttings? I asked him. He scratched his head and appeared in doubt.
gpt
Are your plants self-supporting, I went on,
human
He continued in doubt. I adopted a conversational manner.
gpt
I suppose you'll be potting off soon? You must get very fond of your mushrooms. I think one always gets fond of anything which demands one's whole care and attention. I wonder if I might have a peep at your _protégés_?
human
Hi, maister!
gpt
A Fortune in Fungus.
human
Hulloa, my little man, I said,
gpt
He seemed shy and offered no answer.
human
Perhaps you hoe between the plants or syringe them with insecticide?
gpt
Between ourselves, what are the weekly takings?
human
_ he said. Then he bolted into a shed and returned accompanied by Mr. Diggles. There was nothing for it but to purchase another pound of mushrooms. I was no nearer
gpt
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