human
Sit down, he said, turning to Frank.
gpt
I will be at leisure in a moment.
human
Well, he said, after the stranger had departed,
gpt
Sam tells me you and he have had a little difficulty.
human
Yes, sir, said Frank.
gpt
I would like to explain how it occurred.
human
Very well. Go on.
gpt
Do you blame me for what I did?
human
No, I do not, said the squire.
gpt
Sam acted like a bully, and was properly punished. Let that pass. Now let me ask you how you and your mother are getting along?
human
Poorly, sir, said Frank.
gpt
If I could have steady work, it would be different, but that I cannot get. It troubles me to see my mother work so hard all day. I think it is too much for her.
human
How would you like to come into my office?
gpt
I should think myself very lucky, sir, to get so good a chance.
human
I want some boy whom I can trust, who can grow up to the business, and after a time relieve me of a portion of my cares. I would take Sam, but I am sorry to say, though he is my own son, that he would not answer my purpose. I have heard good accounts of you from your teacher and the people in the village. I will take you at a salary of six dollars a week, to be increased from time to time if you will suit me. Can you come Monday morning?
gpt
Yes, sir, said Frank,
human
Very well, my lad. Good morning.