human
I can't understand why I should be chosen by Providence to act as peace-maker between jealous lovers, or quarrelsome husbands and wives. It is one of the most thankless jobs a man can have.
gpt
Maybe it is because you have so much _feeling_ for heartsick mortals,
human
Yes, Tom my boy, you spoke the truth there. If anyone knows the misery caused by fools and faithlessness, I'm that one. Perhaps that is the reason I can mediate for my friends.
gpt
I was going to ask you to mediate for me, with Polly, but I haven't the heart to ask you, now,
human
Why, you big ninny, I've done nothing else but try to mediate between you two for the past two years. If matters haven't reached a crisis by this time, I'd better give up the case and let you get a specialist,
gpt
Tell me exactly where I stand now, and I'll excuse you from further annoyance on my part.
human
Great Scott, Man! Can't you tell where you stand? How can _I_ judge. You surely don't want me to propose for you, do you?
gpt
Now that Jack can't wile away time with Nolla, he will, doubtless, turn his full attention to Polly.
human
Thanks awfully, for the hint. I'll keep after Polly myself, until Baxter gives up the chase.
gpt
Heart's Desire,
human
Mis'r Tom look fer supper? Taki keep nice patty for him.
gpt
Oh, what a fine man you are, Taki! You know exactly what your master's guests are wanting--patties or Pollies!