human
Well, said Jude, stretching his legs out toward the blaze, and putting his heavy, snow-covered boots so near the fire that an odour of scorching leather filled the room;
gpt
Just think! Joyce stirred the concoction in the jug jubilantly.
human
Just think of Mr. Drew coming here and bringing folks with him. Isn't it wonderful?
gpt
I used to think, she went on, coming forward with the jug and setting it on a low table near the hearth,
human
the girl smiled;
gpt
Sure!
human
Did Mr. Drew send money?
gpt
Send nothing. Jude laughed foggily from the depths.
human
That's how I got the deal so prompt, I told him I'd undertake the job without any settlement till he got here to boss the doings.
gpt
But where did you get the money, Jude?
human
It's partnership, Joyce, Gaston broke in. He set down his own emptied mug, and drew a little farther from the fire's revealing light.
gpt
Lauzoon, Filmer and Gaston, Contractors and Builders.' How does it sound?
human
But the money?
gpt
Oh, that's all right! When Drew planks down the dollars, Mr. Gaston will get them back.
human
But--it must have taken--a good deal?
gpt
Come, Joyce, Jude scowled,