human
If I were the honest man I am supposed to be, that is precisely the message I ought to send, he mused reflectively.
gpt
It is only as the crooked devil in possession of me will drive me to nullify the effort and make it of no effect that it becomes a crime; that and the fact that I can never be sure that the Cortwright gang hasn't the inside track and will not win out in spite of all efforts. That is the touchstone of the whole degrading business. I'm afraid Cortwright has the inside track. If I could only get a little clear-sighted daylight on the damnable tangle!
human
You are staying too closely at home. Get your coat and hat and walk with me up to the 'Little Susan.' It will do you good.