human
You've got good pluck. When the pistol missed fire we decided to let you off. Take warning. Keep away from the Deaves outfit or next time you'll get a ball.
gpt
The pistol did not miss fire. It was loaded with a blank. The whole scene was staged just to break my nerve. I passed out temporarily just as a result of self-suggestion. Lord! what a weak-minded fool I was! But by God! I'll get square with them! This is how I answer their threat!
human
Where is Mr. George Deaves?
gpt
I don't think you can see him just now, sir, was the answer.
human
He's up-stairs.
gpt
And Mr. Simeon Deaves?
human
He's in the library, I believe.
gpt
I'll go up there.
human
What's that?
gpt
Mrs. Deaves, sir,
human
What's the matter with her?
gpt
Hysterics, I believe, sir.
human
Ah!