human
I HOPE, sir, as I haven't said anything to give offence?--it was far from my meaning, said Tozer;
gpt
said the good butterman;
human
I am going out, said Vincent;
gpt
I have--something to do; don't detain me, Tozer. I must have this morning to myself.
human
I'll walk with you, sir, if I ain't in the way, said the deacon, accompanying the young man's restless steps down-stairs.
gpt
They tell me Miss is a deal better, and all things is going on well. I wouldn't be meddlesome, Mr. Vincent, not of my own will; but when matters is settling, sir, if you'd but hear reason! There can't nothing but harm come of more explanations. I never had no confidence in explanations, for my part; but pleasant looks and the urns a-smoking, and a bit of green on the wall, as Phoebe and the rest could put up in no time! and just a speech as was agreeable to wind up with--a bit of an anecdote, or poetry about friends as is better friends after they've spoke their minds and had it out--that's the thing as would settle Salem, Mr. Vincent. I don't speak, not to bother you, sir, but for your good. There ain't no difficulty in it; it's easier a deal than being serious and opening up all things over again; and as for them as would like to dictate----
human
I am not thinking of Salem, said the minister;
gpt
I have many other things to distract me; for heaven's sake, if you have any pity, leave me alone to-day.
human
But you'll give in to make it a tea-meetin'?