human
Yes, if they only knew what they were about.
gpt
But you explained that to them?
human
Well, then, yes, if they believed it; for after all, belief is of the heart.
gpt
You don't think they believe it?
human
It's a hard thing to say. But if they did, they would do better. They are not a happy set altogether. They whine--they talk one thing, and live another. One of them lost a little money the other day--pretty nearly all he had, I suppose--but what of that?
gpt
What of that!
human
Yes, what of it? The man has his health and his faculties. What's money?
gpt
What's money!
human
Yes, sir, when you come to the point--what is it? Eyes, hands, feet--blood, brain, heart, soul? You would think so to hear him talk. It's dust! I've seen that proved, sir, and I know 'tis true!
gpt
You don't allow for circumstances,
human
Circumstances!
gpt
Yes, the difference between your affairs and those of your neighbors. You seem to judge others by yourself?
human
My affairs! I haven't any to speak of,
gpt
I suppose, replied the stranger, almost angrily,