human
How are we goin' to get through the business at this rate? was his next contribution to the conversation.
gpt
You don't remember that I've to meet a fellow at the club to see about a bet. An' I haven't got one shillin' to rattle against another,
human
Well, was the sharp reply,
gpt
I have to shop this afternoon with but one miserable sovereign in my purse.
human
I say, you couldn't----?
gpt
No, said his wife, decisively.
human
I couldn't and I wouldn't, and I can't and I shan't. Perhaps you'll read the paper and let me think.
gpt
All right, said Kaimes, reaching for the _Sporting Times_.
human
I want to see the bettin' on Podaskas.
gpt
Betting will be your ruin.
human
Has been, corrected Jim, chuckling; then reverted to his early metaphor:
gpt
We're on the rocks this time, Leah, and no mistake.