human
I was never so deceived in a boy in my life, remarked the banker, with a troubled look, when the officer had gone with his prisoner.
gpt
He has a remarkably strong character, and had he taken the right course in life, would have made an able man. It always makes me sad to see a bright boy, just entering upon his career, start in a way that is sure to result in disgrace and ruin.
human
His associates have doubtless had a bad influence over him,
gpt
It is certainly praiseworthy in you, Mr. Randolph, to speak so kindly of one who caused you so much suffering as that boy did,
human
Well, since his evil purpose has recoiled upon himself, he is now the chief sufferer; and besides, I do not think he wanted to injure me farther than to get me out of his way. And he knew no other plan, I suppose, than to keep me a prisoner.
gpt
I am glad to see you view the matter so charitably,
human
But what do you say to old Gunwagner?
gpt
I think he is a heartless old wretch, answered young Randolph, with fire in his eyes.
human
It is he who abused me so cruelly.
gpt
You say he, too, is locked up now?
human
Yes.
gpt
Do you think he has any property?
human
I should judge so. In fact, he tried to buy us off when he found we had him cornered.
gpt
It is possible that you may be able to get damages for false imprisonment,
human
I had not thought of that,
gpt
Mind you, I said it was possible only, so do not have too great hopes of such a result.
human
No, I will not, and the damage was not much, unless I lost my situation with you,
gpt
No, you have not lost that, for I shall reinstate you at once. You have proved yourself to be the sort of young man I desire in my business.
human
Thank you, sir, for your compliment, and especially for reinstating me. I should be very sorry to lose this position, and I know my father and mother would feel badly, too.
gpt
Do not worry about that, my boy. Employers are as anxious to get desirable clerks as clerks are eager to be employed. But to return to the matter of false imprisonment, I will state the case to my lawyer, and see what there is in it. Of course it would be no use to fight him if he is worth nothing.
human
He said he had plenty of money--enough to make us all rich, put in Bob, with some enthusiasm.
gpt
It would be a great act to make him come down handsome. I'd like to see it done.
human
Those fellows usually have a lot of money, said Mr. Goldwin,
gpt
That's right, I like to be called Bob--everybody calls me that.
human
Well, Bob, you are a character. I shall take a great interest in your development, for I think you have done the smartest thing, in getting your friend out of old Gunwagner's clutches, that I ever knew a boy of your age to do.
gpt
Tom Flannery helped me,
human
Tom Flannery! Who is he?
gpt
He is a fellow what sells papers too. Me and him worked this case up together.
human
What sort of a boy is he--sharp, like yourself, I suppose?
gpt
Well, he done some good work helpin' me,