human
Look here, Mr. Tracy, he said one afternoon, after the big crowd that had applauded our hero had filed out,
gpt
More money! repeated the ring-master.
human
What for?
gpt
Well, I'm doing a double turn. I do almost as much trapeze work as I did at first, and I'm putting on the tank act too. I've made that longer than Benny did. I really think I ought to be getting more money.
human
You get a pretty good salary now, Joe. You've had several increases since you joined the show.
gpt
I know I have, Mr. Tracy. But I want more now. Why, you bill my act big!
human
Oh, I know it. It's a good act, Joe.
gpt
Then give me more money! I've just got to have it!
human
Say, Joe, asked Jim Tracy teasingly,
gpt
No, not just yet, though I suppose you do pay the married men more than the single ones.
human
Yes, that's the general custom. But if we practically doubled your salary, Joe, you'd be getting more than some of the married men.
gpt
Well, I'm doing a double turn, Mr. Tracy. You've got to think of that.
human
Well, I guess you're right,
gpt
Then you'll give me more money?
human
I'll take it up with the treasurer, Joe, answered his friend.
gpt
You know this circus is a partnership affair, and I can't act alone. But I'll do the best I can for you.