human
If you are not already prejudiced, I think, sir, I can explain to your entire satisfaction,
gpt
It's jest what I told you yesterday mornin', put in Bob.
human
Foul play--that's what it was.
gpt
I think I am not prejudiced to such an extent that I am incapable of dealing justly with you,
human
Thank you, said Herbert.
gpt
I am sure you are not, and if you will listen to me, I will explain everything.
human
A mere explanation from you, however, will not convince me.
gpt
It should do so,
human
Not at all, since you have deceived me once.
gpt
I have never deceived you, sir,
human
Of course you would say so,
gpt
Most certainly I would, sir, when I am telling you the truth.
human
Have you any evidence to sustain your position?
gpt
Yes, sir, replied Herbert;
human
There has evidently been deception somewhere, said Mr. Goldwin.
gpt
Why any one should plot against you, with a view to getting you out of this bank, I cannot understand.
human
I think Bob Hunter here can make it plain to you. He knows the whole scheme.
gpt
And it warn't no small scheme, neither, responded Bob.
human
It's lucky for you that we got on to it before it was too late.
gpt
What do you mean by this insinuation, young man?
human
Well, if you want to know, I'll tell you. Perhaps you remember I was down here yesterday to see you, and I told you somethin' was wrong then--didn't I?
gpt
Yes.
human
And you didn't believe it, but just talked against Herbert Randolph here.
gpt
But I had good cause for doing so.
human
Yes, if you think that stuff that Felix Mortimer give you was any cause, then you did have some; but he was jest lyin' to you, that's what he was doin', and I know it; and what's more, I can prove it,
gpt
You are making a strong statement,
human
I know I am, but I couldn't say nothin' too strong about that Mortimer feller.
gpt
Felix Mortimer is in my private office. Dare you come in and face him with these remarks?
human
You bet I dare--that's jest what I want to do.
gpt
You shall do so, then,