human
I beg pardon, sir, said Gluck;
gpt
I'm very sorry, but I really can't.
human
Can't what?
gpt
I can't let you in, sir--I can't indeed; my brothers would beat me to death, sir, if I thought of such a thing. What do you want, sir?
human
Want? said the old gentleman petulantly;
gpt
I want fire and shelter; and there's your great fire there blazing, crackling, and dancing on the walls, with nobody to feel it. Let me in, I say; I only want to warm myself.
human
He does look very wet, said little Gluck;
gpt
I'll just let him in for a quarter of an hour.