human
Well, I wouldn't go wandering around like that, old man. Come back and sit down and we'll talk it over.
gpt
I'll sit here on the window-seat!
human
Don't do that, Mr. Boller protested.
gpt
No, not there, Bobby! That's weak and likely to go down in a heap with you!
human
My God, Johnson! he cried wildly.
gpt
I--I want to look over the whole world at once for her! I want to look into every room in New York! I want to look into every room in this place and then tear out and look----
human
Yes, but you couldn't do that, Johnson Boller assured him soothingly.
gpt
Now, cut out the mad-house talk, old man, and come back. Have one of Anthony's good, strong cigars and I'll dig out that brandy he keeps for his best friends. Don't go nosing around these rooms! said Johnson Boller, and simultaneously they caught the shiver in his voice and saw the door move as Vining's hand landed on the knob.
human
Just control yourself and come back.
gpt
I suppose I'm making an ass of myself! said his weak voice.
human
I can't help it! On my soul, I can't help it. Give me a shot of the brandy, though, and maybe I'll steady a bit!