human
Sir, said he, with perfect seriousness,
gpt
Upon my word, he said with as easy a laugh as he could assume for the occasion,
human
I am very well pleased that my present surroundings afford you satisfaction. I can only say, however, that I am glad you are not likely to come to me as a client; for your respect for my parts could hardly be augmented by finding me so engaged.
gpt
As to that, returned the stranger, with unrelaxed sobriety,
human
Then, indeed, sir, cried our young gentleman, who began again sagely to suspect that a hoax was being put upon him,
gpt
As to that, said the stranger,
human
I can easily enlighten you. The nature of the business in which I would employ you is of such a sort as to demand the attention of one not only possessed of spirit and courage and an entire command of unoccupied time, but also of one possessed of other and very different qualifications. To this end I have made diligent inquiries; and I have conceived the opinion that you are a man not only possessed of considerable parts, but of an honesty sufficient to carry you through so delicate and dangerous a commission as that with which I have to intrust you.
gpt
Upon my word, sir, he cried,
human
Indeed, said the other,
gpt
I protest, he cried at last,