human
Very queer, said he,
gpt
Billy's not turned up. He was to be here at seven, and it's now half-past; I never knew him late before.
human
Very likely he's had some unexpected customers to detain him,
gpt
Not likely. Billy wouldn't be late for an appointment here if the Prince of Wales himself came to get his boots blacked.
human
What can have become of him, then?
gpt
I wish I knew. I am afraid he's got into trouble.
human
I think, said he,
gpt
I'll come, certainly, said I;
human
If there is no sign of him in Style Street, I expect he'll be in the court where his mother lives.