human
Look here, Trent, he began,
gpt
Quite so, said Trent steadily.
human
Your nephew has been talking of him? He seems to have taken an unaccountable prejudice against me, but I am sure I wish his efforts could prove the poor boy blameless. I have done my best in that direction, and failed. From his being a connection of my own, and from an especial cause of interest, I am peculiarly desirous for it. Nothing else could have led me to appeal to your kindness as I have done, and I assure you I cannot be sufficiently grateful.
gpt
Never mind that,
human
Excuse me, it is impossible to forget it. I can take credit for nothing but entire frankness in the matter. Dismissal would have been ruin, and with most men dismissal must have resulted; but I could not have allowed you to remain in the dark, and your kindness in the matter may be the saving of the unhappy boy.
gpt
What can Jack know about him?
human
Probably some distorted account of the matter has reached him, Trent replied calmly.
gpt
Unfortunately, as I said, your nephew is prejudiced against me. Does his opinion affect you? Because, if so, you must allow me to insist upon Masters's dismissal.
human
Affect me? Certainly not, said Mr Thornton, swelling.
gpt
I am not likely to be influenced in my opinions by Master Jack. Besides, he seemed to take his part.
human
You may be sure that I am keeping an eye upon him, said Trent, not noticing these words.
gpt
If I see anything at all unsatisfactory, your interests will at all times be paramount to every other consideration. Have you seen the paper? I was wishing particularly to hear your opinion on last night's news.