human
You are Batchelor, said Mr Barnacle, when I had entered and carefully closed the door behind me. I noticed he held in his hand my original letter of application.
gpt
You are Frederick Batchelor. How is it you are late?
human
I'm sorry, sir, faltered I, at this rather discouraging beginning,
gpt
You are fourteen, you say, have just left school, and are good at arithmetic. What school were you at?
human
Stonebridge House, sir.
gpt
Where is that?
human
In Cliffshire.
gpt
And you think you would suit us?
human
I'd try, sir,
gpt
Do you know what our work is?
human
No, sir, not exactly,
gpt
Generally speaking, mildly put in Mr Merrett,
human
Yes,
gpt
Bring me the invoice-book, Doubleday.
human
I want a list made out of all the goods sent to Mr Walker, of Bombay, since the beginning of the year. Let me see you make it out. Then touching his bell again, he said to Mr Doubleday, the clerk,
gpt
Here, Doubleday, give this boy some invoice paper and a pen, and let him write at your desk. He is to make a copy of all Walker's invoices since the beginning of this year.
human
Yes, sir,
gpt
Be particular that he receives no assistance, and bring me the sheets when completed. Batchelor, take this book and follow Mr Doubleday to the counting-house.
human
Do it as well as you can, without any help,