human
Ah, well, old chap, if you will bet on horses which roar like a den of lions you must take the consequences.
gpt
That animal used to win sprints in England; do you know that?
human
He may have thirty years ago. All I'd back him to win now would be an old-age pension. Well, I warned you, didn't I?
gpt
When I'm reduced to taking advice on racing form from a Tasmanian I'll chuck the game and hie me to a monkery. Why, look at that bit of bric-à-brac you were riding to-day; a decent God-fearing Australian wouldn't be seen dead in a ten-acre paddock with it.
human
That's a dashed good horse I'll have you know.
gpt
I am not alluding to his morals, but to his appearance, said Albert Edward;
human
I've seen better-looking hat-racks.
gpt
I'd back him to lick the stuffing out of anything you've got in this unit, anyway,
human
Don't be rash, Charlie, Albert Edward warned;
gpt
Done with you! he roared.
human
Done with you here and now!
gpt
Don't be silly, man, he soothed.
human
It's pitch dark outside and cut up with trenches. Sit down and have some more of this rare old port, specially concocted for us by the E.F.C.
gpt
You're hedging, he sneered;
human
Nonsense, said Albert Edward.
gpt
I have never known what fear is--not since the Armistice, anyhow. I am one of the bravest men I have ever met. What are you doing with all that money?
human
Putting it down for you to cover,
gpt
All right, then, if you will have it so. William, old bean, I'm afraid I shall have to trouble you for a trifle more out of the Mess Fund. _Noblesse oblige_, you know.