human
Are you sure----
gpt
I guess I broke it. Alan looked down at the supine robot.
human
But it wasn't my fault. It wouldn't let me pass.
gpt
We'd better move on,
human
What sort of stuff is this, fellow? What have you done to our servo?
gpt
That thing wouldn't let me pass. It caught hold of me and tried to drag me inside your place.
human
So what? That's what he's for. Robohucksters are perfectly legal. Disbelief stood out on the man's face.
gpt
You mean you don't want to go in?
human
That has nothing to do with it. Even if I _did_ want to go in, I wouldn't--not after the way your robot tried to push me.
gpt
Watch out, kid. Don't make trouble. That's unrotational talk. You can get in trouble. Come on inside and have a game or two, and I'll forget the whole thing. I won't even bill you for repairs on my servo.
human
Bill me? I ought to sue you for obstructing the streets! And I just got through telling your robot that I didn't plan to waste any time gambling at your place.
gpt
Why not?
human
My business, Alan said stubbornly.
gpt
Leave me alone.
human
Don't ever let me catch you around here again! the parlor man shouted after him. Alan lost himself once again in the crowd, but not before he caught the final words:
gpt
You filthy spacer!