human
I know what you're going to say, said Doubleday, noticing my hesitation.
gpt
You'll ask Bull's-eye's leave, and then tell me. Here, Bull's-eye, Smith--whatever your name is--I want young Batch to come up to supper with me this evening, and like a dutiful boy he says he can't come till you give him leave. What do you say?
human
Don't be an ass, Doubleday! I cried, quite ashamed and confused to stand by and hear Smith thus appealed to.
gpt
I--I'm afraid I can't come this evening.
human
Previous engagement?
gpt
No, I said;
human
I'm going for a walk with Smith.
gpt
I'm going to stay here late to-night, said Jack, quietly,
human
I want to catch up some work. I wished I knew what he meant by it.
gpt
All serene! then the young 'un can come to us, can't he?
human
Thanks,
gpt
Landed at last!