human
I make it a rule to overlook, if possible, anything a man may say when he is drinking,
gpt
Meaning, I suppose, that you considered me a trifle tipsy, eh?
human
Well, you had taken something aboard, hadn't you?
gpt
A drink or two, that was all, said the other, shrugging his shoulders.
human
Anyhow, I have apologized for jeering at you, Gwynne, so I've done all that a sober man should be expected to do, he went on carelessly.
gpt
You missed it by not going down there with me last night. I cleaned 'em out.
human
You did, eh?
gpt
A cool two thousand, said the other, with a satisfaction that bordered on exultation.
human
By the way, changing the subject, I'd like to ask you a question. Has a mother the legal right to disinherit a son in case said son marries contrary to her wishes?